gruesomely
gb/ɡɹˈusəməli/ us/ɡɹˈusəməli/
C1
English
brutálisan, borzalmasan, durván
C1
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brutálisan
B2
borzalmasan
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is gruesomely [adjective/verb-ed]
The report described the attack gruesomely, with details that many readers found hard to stomach.
A jelentés brutális részletességgel írta le a támadást, olyan részletekkel, amelyeket sok olvasó nehezen tudott elviselni.
Several victims were gruesomely injured in the crash.
A balesetben több áldozat is brutálisan megsérült.
The film’s final scene is gruesomely violent and not suitable for children.
Learner examples
The movie ends gruesomely.
A film brutálisan ér véget.
He was gruesomely injured in the accident.
A balesetben brutálisan megsérült.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with 'grimly' (serious or gloomy but not necessarily bloody or violent).
Meaning
in a violent, gory way
Collocations
gruesomely injured
|gruesomely disfigured
|gruesomely murdered
|gruesomely mutilated
|gruesomely killed
|gruesomely detailed
|gruesomely realistic
|gruesomely violent
|gruesomely graphic
|gruesomely described
Synonyms
horrifically (Emphasizes shock and horror, not always gore.)
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ghastly (More literary; often suggests death or a corpse-like look.)
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graphically (Focuses on explicit detail, especially in descriptions or images.)
Antonyms
gently (Opposite in tone; lacking violence or harshness.)
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tastefully (Opposite in presentation; avoids shocking or graphic detail.)
Themes
violence
|crime
|media
|emotions
Definition
In a way that shows something very violent and shocking.
In a way that is extremely unpleasant or horrifying, especially because it involves death, injury, or blood.
C2
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durván
B1
Usage pattern:
gruesomely [adjective]
The data was gruesomely distorted to make the results look better than they were.
Az adatokat durván eltorzították, hogy az eredmények jobbnak tűnjenek, mint amilyenek valójában voltak.
The bill was gruesomely overpriced for what we received.
A számla ahhoz képest, amit kaptunk, durván túlárazott volt.
He made a few jokes that were gruesomely insensitive given the situation.
Learner examples
The price was gruesomely high.
Az ár durván magas volt.
That comment was gruesomely rude.
Az a megjegyzés durván udvariatlan volt.
Common mistake:
This figurative use can sound strong; avoid it in polite or formal contexts unless you want emphasis.
Meaning
in an extremely unpleasant way
Collocations
gruesomely unfair
|gruesomely inaccurate
|gruesomely overpriced
|gruesomely inefficient
|gruesomely insensitive
|gruesomely wrong
|gruesomely distorted
|gruesomely out of date
Synonyms
appallingly (Common for bad behavior or poor quality; less connected to gore.)
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shockingly (Highlights surprise and outrage more than horror.)
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outrageously (Often used for prices or unfairness; less dark in tone.)
Antonyms
pleasantly (Opposite in emotional effect; enjoyable rather than disturbing.)
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reasonably (Opposite in degree; not extreme or shocking.)
Themes
emotions
|opinion
|speech
Definition
In a very bad or shocking way (sometimes not literal).
To an extreme degree that is unpleasant, offensive, or shocking, sometimes used for emphasis in a figurative way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
gruesomely
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈusəməli/
US/ɡɹˈusəməli/
Syllables & stress
grue - somely (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (grue)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: gruesomely
- Plural: gruesomelies
Word family
Expressions
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