grisly

/ˈɡrɪzli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡrɪzli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgriz-lē/ (ame, mw)

grisly — adjective

  • grislypositive
  • grisliercomparative
  • grisliestsuperlative

1. extremely shocking and horrible, especially because it involves death, blood, or

1.形容詞C1
釋義

extremely shocking and horrible, especially because it involves death, blood, or violence in a way that makes people feel sick or frightened

例句

Detectives working on the case described the grisly scene inside the abandoned warehouse.

collocation: grisly scene

The news channel showed grisly pictures from the earthquake that killed over two thousand people.

collocation: grisly pictures

同義詞
  • gruesome

    very similar in meaning; interchangeable in most contexts, though 'gruesome' emphasises the repulsive, sickening reaction slightly more

  • gory

    focuses specifically on visible blood and open wounds; narrower than 'grisly'

  • horrific

    broader — can describe any intensely shocking event, not necessarily involving blood or violence

  • macabre

    suggests a disturbing or morbid fascination with death, often in art, storytelling, or humour

反義詞
  • pleasant

    agreeable and enjoyable; the opposite of anything shocking or horrible

  • lovely

    warm and delightful; used for experiences that feel safe and cheerful

文法句型

be + grisly

grisly + noun

用法筆記

The word describes scenes, events, or images involving physical violence, injury, or death — it is NOT used for general unpleasantness such as bad weather, boring tasks, or minor annoyances.

常見錯誤

❌I had a grisly headache all day.
✅I had a terrible headache all day.
💡grisly describes horrifying scenes involving death or blood, not ordinary physical discomfort.