Goriest: meaning, definitions and examples
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goriest
[ ˈɡɔːriəst ]
descriptive language
The term 'goriest' refers to something that is extremely bloody or gruesome, often used to describe films, books, or scenes that depict excessive violence and bloodshed. It is the superlative form of 'gory', indicating the highest degree of horror or violence.
Synonyms
bloodiest, grisliest, most brutal
Examples of usage
- The goriest scene in the movie was too much for many viewers.
- Some critics called it the goriest horror film of the year.
- He won an award for the goriest special effects in cinema.
- The book was known for its goriest descriptions of battle.
Translations
Translations of the word "goriest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais sangrento
🇮🇳 सबसे खूनी
🇩🇪 blutigste
🇮🇩 paling berdarah
🇺🇦 найкривавіший
🇵🇱 najkrwawszy
🇯🇵 最も血なまぐさい
🇫🇷 le plus sanglant
🇪🇸 el más sangriento
🇹🇷 en kanlı
🇰🇷 가장 피비린내 나는
🇸🇦 الأكثر دموية
🇨🇿 nejkrvavější
🇸🇰 najkrvavejší
🇨🇳 最血腥的
🇸🇮 najbolj krvav
🇮🇸 blóðugastur
🇰🇿 ең қанқұйлы
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სისხლიანი
🇦🇿 ən qanlı
🇲🇽 el más sangriento
Etymology
The word 'gory' originates from the Old English term 'gore', meaning blood that has been shed, particularly in the context of violence. Over time, 'gore' evolved to describe graphic representations of blood and carnage. The suffix '-iest' is added as a superlative form, indicating the highest degree of the quality. This formation has been notably used in literature and film critiques, particularly in the horror genre, to denote works that feature extreme levels of violence and bloodshed. The usage of 'goriest' has increased with the rise of media that emphasize shock value, contributing to its modern significance as an adjective that encapsulates the essence of horror in a vivid manner.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,917, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.