nod grimly
Frequency: 6.04.8 per million words
To nod one's head in a serious or somber way.
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Examples (10)
- He nodded grimly as he listened to the tragic news.
- The doctor nodded grimly, confirming that the disease had spread.
- She just nodded grimly when asked if the mission had failed.
- The soldiers nodded grimly to one another before charging into battle.
- "We have a long road ahead," he said, and the team nodded grimly.
- Looking at the devastation, the rescue workers nodded grimly.
- He nodded grimly in silent agreement with the harsh verdict.
- The captain nodded grimly as he realized the ship was sinking.
- She nodded grimly, accepting the difficult responsibility placed upon her.
- When I asked if it was too late, he simply nodded grimly.