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grisly

The correct spelling is grisly.

How to pronounce grisly

/ˈɡɹɪzli/
adjective

IPA: /ˈɡɹɪzli/

Say it like: Gri-slee

The correct spelling is grisly. Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying. For example: "The photographs of the killings depict a grisly scene."

Usage Examples

The photographs of the killings depict a grisly scene.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.

adverb

  1. 1.In a horrible or terrible manner; in a terrifying way.

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