grimmish en · ADJ
Etymology
From grim + -ish.
Meanings
-
Somewhat grim.
It is a grimmish place, isn't it.
1995, Anthony Powell, A Dance to the Music of Time, page 70:'I say, you look a bit grimmish about the gills,' said Snub.
2014, John Creasey, A Note From The Accused?, page 62:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most grimmish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more grimmish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |