(adj) causing or marked by grief or anguish, Syn. heartbreaking, heartrending, Example:a grievous loss; a grievous cry; her sigh was heartbreaking; the heartrending words of Rabin's granddaughter
(adv) in a grievous manner, Example:the resolute but unbroken Germany, grievously wounded but far from destruction, was able to lay the firm foundations for military revival
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
[じゅうあく, juuaku] (n) (1) (See 八虐) the ten abominations (the ten most grievous offenses under traditional Chinese law); (2) { Buddh } (See 十善) the ten evil deeds