gory
pronunciation
How to pronounce gory in British English:
UK [ˈgɔ:ri]
How to pronounce gory in American English:
US ['ɡɔrɪ]
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- Adjective:
- covered with blood
- accompanied by bloodshed
Word Origin
- gory (adj.)
- "covered with clotted blood," late 15c., from gore (n.1) + -y (2).
Synonym
Example
- 1. Then he strewed it with nutmeg , which made it look interestingly gory .
- 2. The only question that remains is how long his gory punishment will take , and how many innocents will perish with him .
- 3. He tore off " a surprising quantity " of bread , piled it in a bowl and poured on boiling water . Then he strewed it with nutmeg , which made it look interestingly gory .
- 4. Halloween : don 't make cady 's gory mistake in mean girls and show up to the party as something scary or bloody .
- 5. I expect people to be grossed out , but everyone wants to know the gory details .