grewsome Meaning, Definition & Usage

Grew"some, Grue'some adjective (Also<

• Grewsome
• Gruesome

)

Etymology

From a word akin to Dan. gru horror, terror + -some; cf. D. gruwzaam, G. grausam. Cf. Grisly.

Definitions

1. Ugly; frightful.

   Grewsome sights of war. C. Kingsley.