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gruesome
[/ˈɡruːsəm/]
adjective
macabro
1.
causing horror or disgust; frightfully repellent
The gruesome details of the crime scene were too disturbing to describe.
Os detalhes macabros da cena do crime eram demasiado perturbadores para descrever.
2.
involving death or violence in a way that is unpleasant and shocking
The horror film featured gruesome special effects.
O filme de horror apresentava efeitos especiais macabros.
NYC Slang
gnarly (when referring to something disturbing or extreme)
Synonyms
ghastly
grisly
horrifying
repugnant
grotesque
appalling
Antonyms
pleasant
beautiful
delightful
attractive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
macabro
most common usage
General Brazilian
assustador
frightening, can be used synonymously
Portugal
macabro
primary translation used across Portuguese regions
Portugal
horrível
alternative translation emphasizing horror aspect
Related Idioms & Phrases
gruesome death
gruesome discovery
gruesome details
gruesome tale
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