Gristlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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gristlier
[ ˈɡrɪs(t)lər ]
unpleasant appearance
Gristlier describes something that is more gruesome, ghastly, or horrifying than usual. It is often used to characterize scenes, events, or narratives that evoke a sense of dread or disgust.
Synonyms
ghastlier, more gruesome, more horrific
Examples of usage
- The gristlier details of the crime were left out of the news report.
- His gristlier tales kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
- The movie was known for its gristlier scenes that shocked viewers.
Translations
Translations of the word "gristlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 macabro
🇮🇳 भयानक
🇩🇪 gruselig
🇮🇩 menyeramkan
🇺🇦 жахливий
🇵🇱 straszny
🇯🇵 不気味な
🇫🇷 horrible
🇪🇸 horrible
🇹🇷 dehşet verici
🇰🇷 무서운
🇸🇦 مروع
🇨🇿 hrůzostrašný
🇸🇰 hrôzostrašný
🇨🇳 可怕的
🇸🇮 strašen
🇮🇸 skrækingur
🇰🇿 қорқынышты
🇬🇪 საშინელი
🇦🇿 dəhşətli
🇲🇽 horrible
Etymology
The term 'gristlier' originates from the base word 'gristly', which is an adjective related to the word 'gristle', meaning a tough, chewy tissue found in meat. The evolution of the word is rooted in its association with something unpleasant or unappealing. Linguistically, 'gristle' comes from the Old English 'grist', meaning 'gravel or grit', which evokes the image of something rough or hard. Adding the comparative suffix '-ier' transforms the base adjective into a comparative form, denoting a higher degree of the quality described. Thus, 'gristlier' emerged to emphasize a more intense or severe version of the base meaning, which often pertains to descriptions involving horror, revulsion, or disturbing imagery.