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grummest

/ˈɡɹʌmɪst/

grummest is the superlative form of grum.

Meaning of grum

Adjective

grum (comparative grummer, superlative grummest)

  1. Morose, stern, surly, sullen.
    • Look not so grum at me; there is something to make thee more cheerful. (Offering him money with one hand, while he receives the bag with the other.)1836, Joanna Baillie, The Stripling, act 2
  2. Low, deep in the throat; guttural
    • a grum voice

Questions about grummest

What is grummest the superlative form of?
Grummest is the superlative form of grum.
How do you pronounce grummest?
Grummest is pronounced /ˈɡɹʌmɪst/.

Words near grummest in the dictionary

  1. Grumium
  2. grumlier
  3. grumly
  4. grummel
  5. grummer
  6. grummest
  7. grummet
  8. grummets
  9. Grummitt
  10. grumness
  11. grumose

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