GRISLINESS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

grisliness

noun

Definition of grisliness

as in horror

the quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay the grisliness of the crime scene was too much for the jury

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Noun

Increasingly grotesque and comical horror-flick kills are one of the elements that distinguish Amazon’s Reacher series from the pair of Tom Cruise–starring features adapted from Lee Child’s novels previously.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Brie recently produced and starred opposite husband Dave Franco in the acclaimed Neon horror film Together.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of horror

Noun

Yes, the atrocities occurred before social media took hold, before video streaming, before camera phones became commonplace.

— David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
Jayhawkers were considered thieves, marauders & guerrillas (hence why yours were in jail) know for atrocities such as the Sacking of Osceola.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of atrocity

Noun

The result is depressingly rizzless for something based on a game famous for its gruesomeness.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Even early on, before the gruesomeness starts spiraling out of control, Stephen McKeon’s stabbing, head-scrambling score and Peter Albrechtsen’s gut-churning soundscape work overtime to jangle our nerves.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of gruesomeness

Noun

In a world so full of dread and awfulness, why not take a moment to read anonymous petty literary gossip on the internet?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The relative excitement around the Rockies having arrived in San Diego at 6-6 is a reaction based on their relative awfulness.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026

Definition of awfulness

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