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Definition of «gory»

The word "gory" is an adjective that describes something as being very violent, horrifying or shocking. It often implies a level of detail in describing something gruesome or bloody, and can be used to describe scenes of extreme violence or brutality.

Usage examples

  1. The horror movie was filled with gory scenes of decapitation and bloodshed.
  2. The crime scene was a gory sight, with blood splattered all over the walls and floor.
  3. The book described a gory battle scene, where limbs were torn apart and guts spilled out.
  4. The video game featured realistic graphics and gory animations, making it suitable only for adult players.
  5. The Halloween party decorations included gory props like severed limbs and fake blood.
  6. The forensic pathologist's job involves dealing with gory details of autopsies and investigating violent crimes.
  7. The documentary showcased the gory history of medieval warfare, depicting gruesome battles and torture techniques.
  8. The surgeon had to perform a gory procedure, removing a bullet lodged deep inside the patient's skull.
  9. The special effects team won an award for their incredibly gory and realistic makeup in the horror film.
  10. The news report showed gory images of the aftermath of a car accident, cautioning viewers about the graphic content.

Phrases with «gory»

Sentences with «gory»

  • When a mother and daughter are found brutally murdered in 19th century Baltimore, Detective Emmett Fields (Luke Evans) makes a startling discovery: the crime resembles a fictional murder described in gory detail in the local newspaper — part of a collection of stories penned by struggling writer and social pariah Edgar Allan Poe. (collider.com)
  • Spielberg offers a couple of gory glimpses of the battlefield, to remind us of the terrible cost of the civil war, and of the moral conundrum of Lincoln's tactics, which involve delaying a peace treaty until his amendment is passed. (theartsdesk.com)
  • Ray pointed you to an article in a top journal, indeed two years old at the time, where the thing that was supposedly being hidden was being explained in gory detail for all the world to see. (realclimate.org)
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