gory
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for gory, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Covered in blood, or full of graphic bloody violence.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use gory
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
gory details
gory scene
gruesome and gory
Etymology
From "gore" (blood) plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."
Full origin of gory →Frequently asked questions
What does “gory” mean?
The word “gory” means covered in blood, or full of graphic bloody violence. In plain terms, bloody, or (jokingly) overloaded with unwanted detail — as in 'spare me the gory details.'.
How do you pronounce “gory”?
“Gory” is pronounced GAW-ree (/ˈɡɔɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “gory” in a sentence?
Here is “gory” used in a sentence: “The horror movie's final act was needlessly gory.”
What part of speech is “gory”?
“Gory” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “gory” have?
“Gory” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in blood, or full of graphic bloody violence.
