grisly
word
Definition
Something that is 'grisly' is extremely shocking, horrible, or frightening, often because it involves death, injury, or violence.
Usage & Nuances
'Grisly' is formal or literary, usually describing graphic violence or horror (e.g., 'grisly crime', 'grisly details'). Don't confuse with 'grizzly' (the bear). Rarely used in everyday speech.
Spanish: horrible - espeluznante - macabroPortuguese (BR): horrível - macabro - assustadorPortuguese (PT): horrível - macabro - assustadorChinese (Simplified): 可怕的 - 恐怖的 - 骇人的Chinese (Traditional): 可怕的 - 恐怖的 - 駭人的Hindi: भयानक - डरावना - वीभत्सArabic: مروع - بشع - مرعبBengali: ভয়াবহ - মর্মান্তিক - লোমহর্ষকRussian: жуткий - ужасный - кровавыйJapanese: ぞっとするような - おぞましいVietnamese: rùng rợn - kinh hoàng - ghê rợnKorean: 섬뜩한 - 소름끼치는Turkish: dehşet verici - korkunçUrdu: خوفناک - خون آلودIndonesian: mengerikan - menyeramkan
Example Sentences
The detective investigated the grisly crime scene.
basic
There was a grisly accident on the highway.
basic
The book describes a grisly murder.
basic
The movie was so grisly I had to look away during some scenes.
natural
He told me all the grisly details of the accident.
natural
Local news didn't show the most grisly images out of respect for the families.
natural