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Definition of gory

gory

/ˈɡɔːr.i/
go · ry
Adverb:gorily
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gory Lexical Profile

gory Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Involving or characterized by much bloodshed, violence, or graphic depictions of injury.

Example

"The historical drama was praised for its accuracy, though some viewers found the surgical scenes too gory to watch."

2

Covered or stained with blood or gore.

Example

"The veterinarian quickly removed his gory gloves after completing the emergency operation."

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• Rhymes for gory

• Nearby Words

goriness
gormless
gorse
gory
gosh
goshawk
gosling

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'gore' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'; 'gore' derives from Old English 'gor', meaning dirt, filth, or dung, which later narrowed in meaning to refer specifically to clotted blood shed in violence.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gory
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