gory

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving the shedding of blood or the infliction of severe pain or injury.

  - "The gory details of the accident were too disturbing for some."
  - "The battlefield was a gory sight with bodies scattered everywhere."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɔːɹ.i/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gory
dory , quory , fury , curry

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Variants

List of all variants of gory that leads to same result
gorier , goriest , gory , gory details , in gory detail

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'worthy of gazing at,' from Old French gorier 'behold, look at,' from gore 'gaze' + -ier 'do, make'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gory' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

2. The word 'gory' is derived from the Old French word 'gorier', which means 'to gaze at' or 'to look at'.

3. The goriest scene in literature is often considered to be the 'Unburied' scene in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Graphic: Related concept that refers to the representation of violent, sexual, or otherwise explicit content in media, literature, or art.

2. Violence: Related concept that refers to the use of physical force to harm or injure another person or entity.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'gory' is often used to describe scenes of violence or injury. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is disturbing or unpleasant to behold. In music, gory themes are prevalent in heavy metal and horror genres.

How to Memorize "gory"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene of violence or injury to remember the meaning of 'gory'. Imagine the sight, sounds, and smells associated with such a scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gory' with the feeling of unease or discomfort to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'GORY' to remember the meaning: 'Graphic, Oozing, Repulsive, Yucky'.

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