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grisly Synonyms

Another word for grisly

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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing horror, revulsion, or disgust; gruesome or macabre.

Usage Example

"The historical podcast recounted the gruesome details of the medieval plague with clinical detachment."

Strongest
gruesome
ghastly
macabre
Strong
horrific
frightful
hideous
gory
horrendous
appalling
lurid

Opposites of grisly

The opposite of grisly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pleasant
delightful
appealing
comforting
attractive
charming
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• Nearby Words

grippingly
grippy
griptape
grisly
grist
gristle
gristly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Grisly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/grisly
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