gorey

/ˈɡɔːri/

Definitions

1. adjective

excessively violent, gruesome, or macabre; often used to describe a sense of morbid fascination or horror

“The gorey scenes in the horror film left the audience shocked and disturbed.”

2. noun

a place or area where gore is present, especially in a gruesome or violent context

“The gorey was particularly evident in the crime scene where the police found the victim’s body.”

Synonyms

  • ghastly
  • grisly
  • macabre

Antonyms

  • benign
  • inoffensive