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grim·y

(grī′mē)

adj. grim·i·er, grim·i·est

Covered or smudged with grime. See Synonyms at dirty.

grim′i·ly adv.

grim′i·ness n.

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grimily

(ˈɡraɪmɪlɪ)

adv

in a grimy manner

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