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Grisly

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

Definition

causing horror or disgust

Synonyms & similar words

macabre gruesome ghastly grim sick ghastly horrific macabre gruesome frightening terrifying horrible shocking appalling dreadful awful terrible hideous repulsive revolting disgusting repugnant disturbing unsettling horrifying

Example sentences

  1. The grisly creature from the movie gave me nightmares.
  2. We found the grisly remains of a deer in the woods.
  3. The story was so grisly that I had to put the book down.
  4. The haunted house was filled with grisly decorations.
  5. The killer's grisly crimes shocked the entire town.

Quotes

  • 'There are moments when even to the sober eye of reason, the world of our sad humanity may assume the semblance of a Hell.' - Edgar Allan Poe
  • 'The darkest hours are just before dawn.' - Thomas Fuller
  • 'We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' - Winston Churchill

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