gory

UK: ˈɡɔːri | US: ˈɡɔːri

Definition

  1. adj. involving or showing violence and bloodshed

  2. adj. covered or stained with blood

Structure
gor <blood>y <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "gory" originates from the Old English gār (spear) and later Middle English gore (blood from a wound), reflecting its association with violence. The suffix -y transforms it into an adjective, emphasizing a state of being bloodstained or gruesome. The evolution ties weaponry (spear) to the aftermath of violence, creating a vivid descriptor for bloody scenes.

Examples

  1. The horror movie featured gory scenes that shocked the audience.

  2. His hands were gory after the butchering process.

  3. The battlefield was a gory spectacle of fallen soldiers.

  4. She avoided gory crime reports in the news.

  5. The detective examined the gory evidence at the crime scene.