Definition of gruesome adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jan 30, 2026 · Adjective gruesome (comparative gruesomer or more gruesome, superlative gruesomest or most gruesome) Repellently frightful and shocking; ghastly, horrific. Synonyms
Gruesome refers to something shockingly repellent, horrifying or frightful, often due to involving death or injury. It typically describes scenes, images, or situations that are ve