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grievous

🇬🇧 UK/'gri:vәs/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Causing great pain, sorrow, or suffering; very serious or severe

令人痛苦的;严重的,沉重的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
grievheavy, serious
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=grievous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The accident caused grievous injuries that required immediate surgery.

  • 2.

    A grievous error in judgment led to the company's financial collapse.

  • 3.

    The loss of her daughter was a grievous blow to her family.

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