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Gory

Verb / ˈgɔ:ri: / Another word for gory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'gory' means involving bloodshed, violence, or gore.

Synonyms & similar words

slaughterous bloodstained sanguineous sanguinary butcherly bloody violent grisly macabre bloodstained sanguinary horrific shocking ghastly grotesque morbid brutal savage horrible frightening terrifying graphic shuddery repulsive disturbing

Example sentences

  1. The crime scene was gory with blood splattered everywhere.
  2. She couldn't watch the gory scene in the movie and closed her eyes.
  3. The Halloween decorations included gory props like severed limbs.
  4. The gory details of the accident were too horrifying to discuss.
  5. He had nightmares after seeing the gory images in the newspaper.

Quotes

  • The gory battle left the battlefield soaked in blood.
  • I can't handle gory movies; they give me nightmares.
  • The crime scene was particularly gory, shocking even the experienced detectives.

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