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Meaning of grisly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

grisly

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɹɪzli//ˈɡɹɪzli/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.

    Example: The photographs of the killings depict a grisly scene.

    Synonyms:gristlygrisygrizzly