Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grisly

Adjective
/ˈɡrɪz.li/
Definition
Causing horror or fear; gruesome or horrible.
Examples
  • The grisly crime scene left investigators in shock.
  • Her grisly tales of haunted houses kept the children awake at night.
Meaning
The term ‘grisly’ describes something that provokes a sense of fear or revulsion, often due to its ghastly nature.
Synonyms
  • Gruesome
  • Ghastly
  • Horrific
  • Macabre