Grisly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹɪzli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Grisly is an adjective meaning Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.
Meaning
Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.
More Meanings
- Misspelling of gristly.
- Obsolete form of grizzly.
- Obsolete form of grizzly (“type of bear”).
- (obsolete) In a horrible or terrible manner; in a terrifying way.
Example Sentences
The photographs of the killings depict a grisly scene.
Ireland’s capital is no longer in lockdown but the grisly sport continues.
Then clad in cloake of mistie fogges the darke night vp did come, / And with grim grislie looke did seeme to bid me get me home; […]
Magnes and many thinges attractive are, / But nothing ſo allective under ſkyes, / As that ſame dainty amiable ſtarre, / That none but griſly mouth of hell defyes.
Word Forms
- grislier
- grisliest
- griesly
- grislie
- grislies
Synonyms for grisly
Depending on context, synonyms include grimly, horribly, terribly, grisy, gristly, grizzly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gruesome, ghastly, macabre, grim, alarming, horrific.
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