gruesome — extremely unpleasant and shocking, especially involving violence or death
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely unpleasant and shocking, especially involving violence or death
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡruːsəm/
Example Sentences
- The detective couldn't eat lunch after seeing the gruesome crime scene.
- My mom's cooking looks gruesome, but it actually tastes amazing!
- The gruesome makeup in the horror movie won an Academy Award.
gruesome
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡruːsəm/]
extremely unpleasant and shocking, especially involving violence or death
The detective froze at the gruesome crime scene behind the warehouse door.
Even gruesome scenes fade before wholesome dreams
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old Norse origins, derived from 'grue' (to shudder or feel horror) combined with the suffix '-some' (full of, characterized by). The word ultimately traces back to Old Norse 'grúa' meaning to shudder or fear.
Breakdown
grue (to shudder, feel horror) + -some (full of, characterized by) = gruesome (full of horror or dread)
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📝Examples
“The detective couldn't eat lunch after seeing the gruesome crime scene.”
“My mom's cooking looks gruesome, but it actually tastes amazing!”
“The gruesome makeup in the horror movie won an Academy Award.”
“He told us a gruesome story about his camping trip that made everyone lose their appetite.”
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