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grisliest

 

[ ˈɡrɪzliɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

horror description

The term 'grisliest' refers to something that is extremely gruesome or horrifying. It is often used to describe scenes or events that evoke a strong sense of shock or disgust due to their graphic nature. This word suggests not only a high level of violence but also a disturbing or macabre visual imagery. The grisliest moments can leave a lasting impression, often utilized in literature, films, or news reports to convey the severity of violence. It is derived from the word 'grisly', which denotes a strong sense of fear or dread.

Synonyms

ghastliest, most horrifying, wickedest

Examples of usage

  • The grisliest scene in the movie shocked the audience.
  • Her description of the grisliest details left everyone speechless.
  • They explored the grisliest parts of the haunted house.

Translations

Translations of the word "grisliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais horrível

🇮🇳 सबसे भयानक

🇩🇪 grässlichste

🇮🇩 paling mengerikan

🇺🇦 найжахливіший

🇵🇱 najstraszniejszy

🇯🇵 最も恐ろしい

🇫🇷 le plus horrible

🇪🇸 el más horrible

🇹🇷 en korkunç

🇰🇷 가장 끔찍한

🇸🇦 الأكثر رعبًا

🇨🇿 nejhroznější

🇸🇰 najhroznejší

🇨🇳 最可怕的

🇸🇮 najstrašnejši

🇮🇸 hræðilegast

🇰🇿 ең қорқынышты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე საზარელი

🇦🇿 ən dəhşətlisi

🇲🇽 el más horrible

Etymology

The word 'grisly' originates from the Old English 'grislic', which means 'terrible' or 'fearful', derived from 'grisan', meaning 'to shudder' or 'to tremble'. It has cognates in other Germanic languages, emphasizing a sense of fear or horror. The shift to the more modern usage of 'grisly' and its superlative form 'grisliest' occurred over the centuries, solidifying its place in the English lexicon as a powerful descriptor for anything that elicits strong reactions of revulsion or terror. As horror genres expanded in literature and film, the term was increasingly adopted to depict extreme violence or macabre situations, thus it has become a staple in modern discourse around horror and fear.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,002, 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.