Meaning & Definition of word "Grisly"

Grisly

/ˈɡrɪzli/

adjective:

  • 1. Inspiring horror or disgust; gruesome.
    • Example: The grisly details of the crime scene were reported by the news.
  • 2. Causing a feeling of horror; terrifying.
    • Example: She told a grisly ghost story that left the children trembling.
  • 3. Characterized by an intense morbid or ghastly quality.
    • Example: The film was filled with grisly scenes that made it unsuitable for young audiences.
  • 4. Giving off a sense of dread or foreboding.
    • Example: As they approached the abandoned house, a grisly feeling settled in the pit of their stomachs.

Etymology

From Old English 'grislic', meaning 'dreadful, horrible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grisly fate:

A terrible end or consequence, typically involving death or injury.

grisly murder:

A murder characterized by brutal or shocking details.

Related Words

grisliness:

The quality of being grim or ghastly.

grisly humor:

A type of humor that focuses on morbid or gruesome topics.

Slang Meanings of grisly

Meaning: Something that is very scary or disturbing.

Example Sentence: That movie was so grisly, I couldn't sleep afterward.

Meaning: A portrayal or depiction that is excessively graphic.

Example Sentence: The book was too grisly for my taste, I prefer something less intense.