Definition

In a way that involves a lot of blood and violence, often in a shocking or disturbing manner.

Example

The movie was gorily detailed, showing every aspect of the battle.

Conversation

Did you watch that horror movie last night?

Yeah, it was so intense and gorily realistic!

I thought the special effects were amazing, but a bit much at times.

I agree, they really went all out with the gory scenes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gorily → It is formed from "gore" (from Old English *gor*, meaning blood or filth) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "gorily" means in a manner that is bloody or gruesome.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gore' as blood or filth, and remember that 'gorily' describes something done in a bloody or gruesome way.

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