grievous

UK
/ˈɡriːvəs/
US
/ˈɡrivəs/

Translations

grievousadjective
more grievous
Comp.
most grievous
Super.
UK
/ˈɡriːvəs/
US
/ˈɡrivəs/
The loss of their home was a grievous blow to the family.
Потеря дома была тяжким ударом для семьи.
It was a grievous mistake that cost them the championship.
Это была печальная ошибка, которая стоила им чемпионства.
The accident resulted in grievous injuries.
Авария привела к серьезным травмам.

Definitions

grievousadjective
Causing great pain or suffering.
The grievous injury left him bedridden for months.
Serious or severe in nature.
The company faced grievous financial losses after the market crash.
Causing grief or sorrow.
The news of the accident was a grievous blow to the family.