Gruesomest: meaning, definitions and examples
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gruesomest
[ ˈɡruːsəʊmɛst ]
extremely horrible
Gruesomest is the superlative form of gruesome, which describes something that is extremely unpleasant or shocking, especially in relation to injury or destruction. It often refers to events or imagery that evoke horror or revulsion.
Synonyms
most ghastly, most horrific, most terrifying.
Examples of usage
- The gruesomest crime scene left the detectives horrified.
- She described the movie as having the gruesomest scenes she'd ever seen.
- The news report detailed the gruesomest details of the accident.
Translations
Translations of the word "gruesomest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais horrível
🇮🇳 सबसे भयानक
🇩🇪 am gruseligsten
🇮🇩 paling mengerikan
🇺🇦 найжахливіший
🇵🇱 najstraszniejszy
🇯🇵 最も恐ろしい
🇫🇷 le plus horrible
🇪🇸 el más espantoso
🇹🇷 en korkunç
🇰🇷 가장 끔찍한
🇸🇦 الأكثر رعبًا
🇨🇿 nejstrašnější
🇸🇰 najstrašnejší
🇨🇳 最可怕的
🇸🇮 najstrašnejši
🇮🇸 hryllilegastur
🇰🇿 ең қорқынышты
🇬🇪 ყველაზე საშინელი
🇦🇿 ən dəhşətli
🇲🇽 el más espantoso
Etymology
The word 'gruesome' has its origins in the late Middle English term 'grusome', which means 'causing horror or disgust'. It is likely derived from the earlier verb 'grue', which also means 'to shudder' or 'to be afraid'. This word has roots in the Old Norse word 'grúfa', meaning 'to shudder or tremble'. Over time, gruesome evolved to specifically describe things that evoke a strong visceral reaction of horror or repulsion. The superlative form, 'gruesomest', was formed by adding the '-est' suffix to indicate the highest degree of gruesomeness. The term is often used in literature, film, and news to depict extreme or shocking situations.