/ English Dictionary |
GRISLY
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
Irregular inflected forms: grislier , grisliest
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Example:
macabre tortures conceived by madmen
Synonyms:
ghastly; grim; grisly; gruesome; macabre; sick
Classified under:
Similar:
alarming (frightening because of an awareness of danger)