gory
|go-ry|
B2
/ˈɡɔːri/
blood and violence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gory' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'gorie,' where 'gor' meant 'blood.'
Historical Evolution
'gorie' transformed into the modern English word 'gory' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'covered in blood,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'involving or showing violence and bloodshed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/03/24 18:52