gory

The definition of gory is something covered in blood or related to bloodshed.

(adjective)

A horror movie where lots of people are killed is an example of a gory movie.

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See gory in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective gorier, goriest

  1. full of, covered with, or like gore; bloody
  2. characterized by much bloodshed or slaughter: a gory fight

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See gory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective go·ri·er, go·ri·est
  1. Covered or stained with gore; bloody.
  2. Full of or characterized by bloodshed and violence.

Related Forms:

  • gorˈi·ly adverb
  • gorˈi·ness noun

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