gruesomely
gb/ɡɹˈusəməli/ us/ɡɹˈusəməli/
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adverb
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property
1
in a violent, gory way
In a way that shows something very violent and shocking.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is gruesomely [adjective/verb-ed]
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse with 'grimly' (serious or gloomy but not necessarily bloody or violent).
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
gently (Opposite in tone; lacking violence or harshness.)
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tastefully (Opposite in presentation; avoids shocking or graphic detail.)
Colocaciones
gruesomely injured
|gruesomely disfigured
|gruesomely murdered
|gruesomely mutilated
|gruesomely killed
|gruesomely detailed
|gruesomely realistic
|gruesomely violent
|gruesomely graphic
|gruesomely described
Temas
violence
|crime
|media
|emotions
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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).
Patrón de uso:
gruesomely [adjective]
Error frecuente:
This figurative use can sound strong; avoid it in polite or formal contexts unless you want emphasis.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
pleasantly (Opposite in emotional effect; enjoyable rather than disturbing.)
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reasonably (Opposite in degree; not extreme or shocking.)
Colocaciones
gruesomely unfair
|gruesomely inaccurate
|gruesomely overpriced
|gruesomely inefficient
|gruesomely insensitive
|gruesomely wrong
|gruesomely distorted
|gruesomely out of date
Temas
emotions
|opinion
|speech
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The price was gruesomely high.
- That comment was gruesomely rude.
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Forma de diccionario
gruesomely
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GB/ɡɹˈusəməli/
US/ɡɹˈusəməli/
Sílabas y acento
grue - somely (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (grue)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: gruesomely
- Plural: gruesomelies
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