Grim and Impish

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Grim adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

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Impish is an antonym for grim.

Nearby Words: grimy, grimly, grimed

Impish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.

Usage example: the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic

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Grim is an antonym for impish.

Nearby Word: impishly

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