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Gruesomely

Definition

(informal) In a way that is extremely unpleasant, shocking, or disturbing; often used to describe something that is violently or disgustingly graphic.

Example Sentences

1The crime scene was described as being gruesomely mutilated, with evidence of a violent struggle.
2Was the movie too gruesomely violent for a younger audience?
3The documentary showed the aftermath of the natural disaster, with buildings reduced to rubble and debris scattered gruesomely everywhere.
4Try not to focus on the gruesomely detailed descriptions of the accident in the news report.
5There is a growing concern that some video games are becoming increasingly gruesomely realistic, which may have a negative impact on players.

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