Pronunciation: /ˈɡruːsəm/
adjective causing repulsion or horror; grisly
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.
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.
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