# gory

/ˈɡɔɹi/ (US) · /ɡˈɔːɹi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/gory
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

describing something that shows a lot of blood and violence. You use this to talk about movies or stories that are very graphic and scary.

For teachers: containing or depicting graphic details of blood and violence. Often used to describe media content that is intended to be shocking or intense.

## Examples

- The movie is very gory and might be too scary for children.
- The director chose to make the film gory to emphasize the horror of the situation and make the audience feel the tension.
- While some critics praised the film's artistic merit, others found its gory scenes to be gratuitous and detracting from the overall narrative.

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