Definition

Describing something that is very tough or full of gristle, often used to refer to meat that is difficult to chew.

Example

The steak was the gristliest piece of meat I had ever eaten, making it hard to enjoy my meal.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that horror movie last night?

Yeah, it was so intense! The scenes were the gristliest I've ever seen.

I know! I almost couldn't watch some of them.

Same here! They really went all out with the special effects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gristliest → It is formed from "grist" (from Old English *grist*, meaning grain that has been prepared for grinding) and the superlative suffix "-liest" (meaning most). The word "gristliest" refers to something that is most coarse or gritty, often used to describe something that is unpleasantly rough or gruesome.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grist' as the grain that is ground down, and when something is 'gristliest', it means it is the most coarse or gritty, often in a negative sense.

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