grisly
Pronunciation: /ˈgrɪzli/
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Definition of grisly
adjective ( grislier, grisliest)
Origin:
Old English grislic 'terrifying', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch griezelig
The words grisly and grizzly are quite different in meaning, though often confused. Grisly means ‘causing horror or disgust’, as in grisly crimes, whereas grizzly is chiefly used with reference to a kind of large American bear, and can also mean ‘grey or grey-haired’.