grisly

Meanings

• having the quality of being grim, horrifying, or frightful.

  - "The gruesome sight of the accident left everyone shaken."
  - "The grisly tale of the haunted house sent chills down everyone's spine."
  - "The grisly scene of the crime was enough to send anyone running for the hills."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹɪzli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡɹɪzli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gristly , grisy , grizzly , grimly , horribly , terribly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grisly
grisly , risibly , discribly , pricelessly

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Homonyms

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1. Gris (French) : A grey or ashy color.
   

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Homophones

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1. Gris () :
   

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Variants

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grislier , grisliest , grisliness , grislinesses , grisly , grizzly , grizzlier , grizzliest

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Forms

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{"term"=>"grisly adjective", "description"=>"Used to describe something that is gruesome, horrifying, or frightful."}

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Etymology

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The word 'grisly' comes from the Old French word 'gris', which means 'grey' or 'ashy'. The suffix '-ly' is added to indicate the quality or nature of something.

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1. {"question"=>"What is the origin of the word 'grisly'?", "answer"=>"The word 'grisly' comes from the Old French word 'gris', which means 'grey' or 'ashy'. The suffix '-ly' is added to indicate the quality or nature of something."}

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'grisly' is often used to describe something that is gruesome, horrifying, or frightful. This can include descriptions of violent crimes, gory accidents, or frightening supernatural phenomena.

How to Memorize "grisly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where something grisly is taking place. Try to imagine all the details of the scene, including the people involved, the setting, and the gory details of the grisly event.

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