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- US Pronunciation
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- [groh-dee]
- /ˈgroʊ di/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [groh-dee]
- /ˈgroʊ di/
Definitions of grody word
- adjective grody repulsive; disgusting; nauseating. 1
- adjective grody inferior in character or quality; seedy; sleazy: They lived for a month in a grody little shack without lights or running water. 1
- noun grody (US) nasty, dirty, disgusting, foul, revolting, yucky, grotesque. 1
- adjective grody unpleasant; unattractive; revolting 0
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Origin of grody
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65, Americanism; probably alteration of grotesque
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Grody
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grody popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grody
adj grody
- unusual — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
- unexpected — not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.
- irregular — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
- unnatural — contrary to the laws or course of nature.
- atypical — Someone or something that is atypical is not typical of its kind.
adjective grody
- exceptional — Unusual; not typical.
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
- dismaying — Present participle of dismay.
- execrable — Extremely bad or unpleasant.
- erroneous — Wrong; incorrect.
Antonyms for grody
adj grody
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
- customary — Customary is used to describe things that people usually do in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
adjective grody
- expected — Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
- enjoyable — (of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.
- encouraging — Giving someone support or confidence; supportive.
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
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