Gruesome

//ˈɡɹuːsəm//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "gruesome" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

gruesome twosome gruesomely gruesomeness ungruesome

Derived From

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frightful ghastly horrific repellently shocking

Similar Terms

alarming alarming

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