Grim and Knavish

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Grim adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

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Knavish is an antonym for grim.

Nearby Words: grimy, grimly, grimed

Knavish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.

Usage example: a knavish bunch of urchins racing pell-mell through the marketplace

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Grim is an antonym for knavish.

Nearby Words: knavery, knave

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Knavish and Grim. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/grim/knavish

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