Pronunciation: [ɡˈɔːɹi] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "gory" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound in "gory" is a voiced velar stop /ɡ/, followed by an open-mid back rounded vowel /ɔ/. The final sound in "gory" is a voiced alveolar approximant /r/. The vowel sound /ɔr/ in "gory" is represented by the combination of the letter "o" and the letter "r". The word "gory" means bloody, gruesome or horrifying.
Gory is an adjective that refers to something that is visually explicit or grimly disturbing in its depiction of bloodshed, violence, or injury. It describes a scene, event, or description that is filled with blood, gore, or carnage. The term gory often indicates a high degree of graphic detail and vividness, emphasizing the brutality or gruesomeness of a subject.
The word originates from the Middle English word "gore," meaning blood. Gory is commonly associated with horror movies, crime scenes, war zones, or any other context involving extreme violence or gore. It suggests a depiction or account that may be disturbing or repulsive for some individuals due to its explicitness.
In literature, gory descriptions are often employed to create a sense of shock, suspense, or revulsion in the reader. Similarly, in visual arts, gory imagery can elicit strong emotional reactions by playing on our instinctual fear and fascination with blood or violence.
However, it is important to note that the term gory is subjective and the level of explicitness or disturbing nature may vary depending on individual sensitivities. What might be considered gory for one person could be perceived as mildly violent or even artistic by another.
• Covered with congealed or clotted blood.
• See gore, clotted blood.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "gory" comes from the Middle English word "gori", which is derived from the Old French word "gori" meaning "blood-soaked" or "covered in blood". The Old French term can be traced back to the Latin word "gore" or "gurges", meaning "blood" or "gory wound". The term ultimately originates from the Proto-Indo-European root "ghers-", which means "to be red" or "bloody". Over time, "gory" has evolved to describe something that is excessively bloody or gruesome.
