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Gory: meaning, definitions and examples

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gory

 

[ หˆษกษ”ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something

The term 'gory' refers to something that involves or is characterized by the depiction of bloodshed and violence. It is often used to describe movies, books, or visual art that graphically portray gruesome events. Such portrayals tend to elicit strong emotional reactions due to their explicitness.

Synonyms

bloody, gruesome, murderous, sanguinary

Examples of usage

  • The gory scenes in the horror film made several viewers uncomfortable.
  • He prefers gory novels that keep him on the edge of his seat.
  • The game is known for its gory graphics and realistic violence.

Translations

Translations of the word "gory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น montanhoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bergig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbukit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ั€ััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gรณrzysty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑฑใฎๅคšใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท montagneux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ montaรฑoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daฤŸlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ์•…์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุจู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hornatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hornatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคšๅฑฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gorski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjalllรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daฤŸlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ montaรฑoso

Etymology

The word 'gory' originates from the Middle English word 'gory,' which itself comes from the Old English word 'gore' meaning 'blood' or 'the refuse of killed animals.' Over time, 'gory' has evolved to encompass not just literal bloodshed but also symbolic and artistic representations of horrific events. Its usage became more prominent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the context of literature and cinema where graphic depictions of violence became a method of eliciting shock and awe in audiences. The evolution of horror genres in media further solidified the word in popular culture, creating specific expectations around the level of violence and gore depicted in such works. Thus, today, 'gory' serves both as a descriptor for extreme violence and as a concept that attracts aficionados of horror and thrillers.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,900, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.