gruesomely
gb/ɡɹˈusəməli/ us/ɡɹˈusəməli/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
C1
property
1
in a violent, gory way
In a way that shows something very violent and shocking.
Usage pattern:
[something] is gruesomely [adjective/verb-ed]
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with 'grimly' (serious or gloomy but not necessarily bloody or violent).
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.)
Collocations
gruesomely injured
|gruesomely disfigured
|gruesomely murdered
|gruesomely mutilated
|gruesomely killed
|gruesomely detailed
|gruesomely realistic
|gruesomely violent
|gruesomely graphic
|gruesomely described
Themes
violence
|crime
|media
|emotions
Examples
- The report described the attack gruesomely, with details that many readers found hard to stomach.
- Several victims were gruesomely injured in the crash.
- The film’s final scene is gruesomely violent and not suitable for children.
Learner examples
- The movie ends gruesomely.
- He was gruesomely injured in the accident.
adverb
C2
property
2
in an extremely unpleasant way
In a very bad or shocking way (sometimes not literal).
Usage pattern:
gruesomely [adjective]
Common mistake:
This figurative use can sound strong; avoid it in polite or formal contexts unless you want emphasis.
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.)
Collocations
gruesomely unfair
|gruesomely inaccurate
|gruesomely overpriced
|gruesomely inefficient
|gruesomely insensitive
|gruesomely wrong
|gruesomely distorted
|gruesomely out of date
Themes
emotions
|opinion
|speech
Examples
- The data was gruesomely distorted to make the results look better than they were.
- The bill was gruesomely overpriced for what we received.
- He made a few jokes that were gruesomely insensitive given the situation.
Learner examples
- The price was gruesomely high.
- That comment was gruesomely rude.
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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