Cautionary and Grim

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Cautionary

Cautionary adjective - Serving as or offering a warning.
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Grim and cautionary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grim" instead an adjective "Cautionary".
Nearby Word: caution

Grim

Grim adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.
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Cautionary and grim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cautionary" instead an adjective "Grim".
Nearby Words: grimy, grimly, grimed

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  • Literature / Struwwelpeter These cautionary tales are more grim than others, however — they often end in death or dismemberment for the child.
    Source: Literature / Struwwelpeter
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