grim humor

Example Sentences

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“It’s always surprising,” Grace says with grim humor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

They proficiently highlight the grim humor in so many of Agnes’ conversations, understanding that moving through the world, asking for a little bit of compassion, is hilariously mortifying, even if it shouldn’t be.

From Salon • Jul. 28, 2025

That friction creates much of the novel’s grim humor, which will be familiar to anyone whose favorite entertainment has an unavoidable human cost.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Chicago has treated its criminal history with grim humor — multiple companies offer tours of legendary crime sites.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2021

“You don’t sound too sure of that,” he said, and there was yet a note of grim humor in his voice.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo