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
