grisly (Meaning)
grisly (s)
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
grisly (a.)
Frightful; horrible; dreadful; harsh; as, grisly locks; a grisly specter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of grisly
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Synonyms:
- noxious
- repugnant
- redoubtable
- obscene
- deplorable
- unsightly
- disgusting
- grotesque
- repulsive
- gut-wrenching
- formidable
- abominable
- intimidating
- revolting
- bloodcurdling
- dire
- vile
- grewsome
- odious
- heart-stopping
- loathsome
- fearful
- direful
- forbidding
- evil
- alarming
- unspeakable
- offensive
- distasteful
- obnoxious
- hair-raising
- ugly
- nauseating
- disagreeable
- heinous
- fearsome
- noisome
- abhorrent
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grisly Sentence Examples
- The grisly sight of the battlefield filled him with horror and despair.
- The gruesome and grisly murder scene sent shivers down their spines.
- The grisly wounds on the victim's body were a testament to the brutality of the attack.
- The medical examiner described the grisly death in chilling detail.
- The grizzly bear's razor-sharp teeth made a grisly sight.
- The grisly discovery of dismembered bodies shook the community to its core.
- The grisly accident left the road strewn with broken glass and twisted metal.
- The grisly aftermath of the natural disaster was a sobering reminder of the fragility of life.
- The museum's grisly exhibits showcased the horrors of war and human suffering.
- The grisly story of the haunted house chilled every listener to the bone.
FAQs About the word grisly
shockingly repellent; inspiring horrorFrightful; horrible; dreadful; harsh; as, grisly locks; a grisly specter.
horrific, shocking,gruesome, horrid, atrocious, frightful, nightmarish, ghastly, sickening, horrifying
appealing, delicious, delectable, pleasing, agreeable, satisfying, satisfying, delectable, attractive,pleasant
The grisly sight of the battlefield filled him with horror and despair.
The gruesome and grisly murder scene sent shivers down their spines.
The grisly wounds on the victim's body were a testament to the brutality of the attack.
The medical examiner described the grisly death in chilling detail.
