Grisly synonyms and antonyms

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horrible
(Informal) Very bad, ugly, shocking, unpleasant, etc.
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frightful (related)
Causing fright; terrifying.
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offensive (related)
Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
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abominable
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]
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awful
Formidable in nature or extent:
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bloody
Of, like, or containing blood
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dreadful
The definition of dreadful is terrible, shocking or very disturbing.
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gory
Full of, covered with, or like gore; bloody
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grim
Unrelenting or uncompromising:
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gruesome
The definition of gruesome is something unpleasant or causing horror.
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hideous
Distressing or offensive to the ear; horrible.
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macabre
The definition of macabre is something gruesome, shocking or horrifying.
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terrifying
Of a formidable nature; terrific
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pleasant (antonym)
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.
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pleasing (antonym)
Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable; gratifying
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nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
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pretty (antonym)
The definition of pretty is someone or something that is attractive in a delicate way.
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ghastly
Ghostlike; pale; haggard
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horrid
(Archaic) bristling, rough, rugged
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lurid
(Rare) Deathly pale; wan
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beautiful (related)
Well executed.
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sick
Unable to produce a profitable yield of crops:
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ghoulish (related)
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horrific (related)
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sordid (related)
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nightmarish (related)
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terrible
Extremely formidable:
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  • Lydia staggered to her feet and joined them, leaving the grisly sight behind.

  • He is described as a grisly monster with a hundred dragons' heads, who was conquered and cast into Tartarus by Zeus.

  • There were a number of extremely grisly black and white photographs.

  • Nearly every culture on the planet, in one form or another, has a myth about a man that can turn into a grisly beast - the Werewolf.

  • The grisly scene leading to the condos likely dissuaded anyone from visiting, she rationalized.

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