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Grievous

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Causing great sorrow, pain, or suffering; serious or severe.

Sense 1: Causing or characterized by grief or distress.

Example sentence: The news of her mother's death was a grievous blow to her.

Sense 2: Extremely serious or severe.

Example sentence: The patient suffered from grievous injuries in the car accident.