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Gruesome
/ˈɡruːsəm/adjective
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Gruesome refers to something that inspires intense feelings of horror, disgust, or revulsion, often due to its violent, bloody, or macabre qualities. In contemporary contexts, it's commonly used to describe graphic scenes in media, real-life crimes, or unsettling imagery, adding a layer of emotional intensity that can linger long after the encounter.
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The word gruesome saw a surge in popularity during the Victorian era, thanks to Gothic authors like Edgar Allan Poe, who used it in stories such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart' in 1843, helping to cement its place in English as a staple of horror fiction and influencing modern genres like true crime podcasts.
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