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Comparative
grislier
Superlative
grisliest
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causing horror or disgust, typically due to involving violence or death
- The detective shuddered at the sight of the grisly crime scene, with blood splattered across the walls and floors.
- The newspaper warned readers of the grisly details of the murder, advising discretion for those sensitive to violence.
- The horror movie was filled with grisly scenes of mutilation and gore, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats.
- Despite the passage of time, the memory of the grisly accident haunted the survivors, replaying in their minds like a nightmare.
- The forensic team meticulously documented every grisly aspect of the crime scene to aid in the investigation and prosecution of the perpetrator.