Gruesome Definition & Meaning
gruesome
- adjective
- shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; "ghastly wounds"; "the grim aftermath of the bombing"; "the grim task of burying the victims"; "a grisly murder"; "gruesome evidence of human sacrifice"; "macabre tales of war and plague in the Middle ages"; "macabre tortures conceived by madmen"
"Gruesome" in song lyrics
See how gruesome is used in real songs:
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"They run the gamut from hilarious to gruesome"
Brother Ali — Win Some Lose Some -
"All in the grill of the gruesome"
Jermaine Dupri f/ Slick Rick — Fresh -
"I didnt disagree the world is too gruesome"
Mac Lethal — Tell Me Goodbye
Words that rhyme with gruesome
Usage tips for "gruesome"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gruesome" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gruesome to find words that pair well.
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- What does gruesome mean?
- shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; "ghastly wounds"; "the grim aftermath of the bombing"; "the grim task of burying the victims"; "a grisly murder"; "gruesome evidence of human sacrifice"; "macabre tales of war and plague in the Middle ages"; "macabre tortures conceived by madmen"
- What part of speech is gruesome?
- Gruesome is an adjective.