Pronunciation: /ˈɡruːsəm/

Definitions of gruesome

adjective causing repulsion or horror; grisly

Example Sentences

A1 The horror movie had some gruesome scenes.

A2 The crime scene was described as gruesome by the investigators.

B1 The details of the murder were too gruesome to discuss in public.

B2 The novel depicted a gruesome battle scene that left readers shocked.

C1 The documentary showed the gruesome reality of war and its effects on civilians.

C2 The artist's paintings often explore themes of death and decay, resulting in a truly gruesome aesthetic.

Examples of gruesome in a Sentence

formal The crime scene was filled with gruesome evidence of the violent act.

informal I can't watch that gruesome horror movie, it's too scary for me.

slang The details of the accident were so gruesome, I couldn't believe my eyes.

figurative The aftermath of the battle was a gruesome sight, with bodies scattered everywhere.

Grammatical Forms of gruesome

past tense

gruesomed

plural

gruesomes

comparative

more gruesome

superlative

most gruesome

present tense

gruesomes

future tense

will be gruesome

perfect tense

have gruesomed

continuous tense

is gruesoming

singular

gruesome

positive degree

gruesome

infinitive

to gruesome

gerund

gruesoming

participle

gruesomed

Origin and Evolution of gruesome

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'gruesome' originated from the Middle English word 'grisly' which meant 'fearful or terrifying'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gruesome' evolved to specifically describe something extremely unpleasant, shocking, or horrifying.