goriness

/ˈɡɔrɪnɪs/; /ˈɡɒrɪnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being gory; a quality of being excessively vivid or disturbing in a gruesome or violent way.

“The film’s goriness was shocking to many viewers.”

2. noun

Something that is gory or excessively vivid or disturbing in a gruesome or violent way.

“The goriness of the scene in the horror movie was too much for me.”

Synonyms

  • gore
  • grisliness
  • gruesomeness

Antonyms

  • gentleness
  • tenderness