grisly scene

Frequency: 4.91.0 per million words

refers to a location of a crime or accident that is horrifying to look at

grislyADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

scene

Examples (10)

  • The police arrived at the grisly scene of the crime.
  • Reporters were kept away from the grisly scene of the accident.
  • The paramedics were hardened professionals, but even they were shocked by the grisly scene.
  • The historian described the grisly scene on the battlefield after the fighting had stopped.
  • I can only imagine what a grisly scene they will discover inside the collapsed building.
  • Despite the grisly scene, the detective began to methodically collect evidence.
  • It was a grisly scene that would haunt the young officer for the rest of his career.
  • Firefighters encountered a grisly scene upon entering the burnt-out warehouse.
  • No amount of training can fully prepare you for such a grisly scene.
  • Could you describe the grisly scene for the court?