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Grim
Grim adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.
Usage example: a grim and short-tempered shopkeeper who didn't exactly invite friendly conversation
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Both words in one sentence
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León prefers to dress in red and black, in addition to his generally grim personality.
Source: Anime / GARO: The Animation -
In The Order of the Stick Elan mistakes the albino lizardfolk Malack (who also wears a black cloak as an expy to Emperor Palpatine) to be the Grim Reaper.
Source: The Grim Reaper -
Black Butler has more than one Grim Reaper appear throughout the show, though they aren't what you'd expect.
Source: The Grim Reaper
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