Grievous(adjective)
Very severe, serious, or causing great sorrow.
Hindi meaning:गंभीर; दुःखद
Synonyms: Severe, Serious, Painful, Distressing
Antonyms: Mild, Trivial, Pleasant, Minor
Example: The accident caused grievous injuries to several passengers.
Trick to remember: Grievous situation gives grave pain, so remember grievous = very serious or painful.
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