, a. [ From a word akin to Dan. gru horror, terror + -some; cf. D. gruwzaam, G. grausam. Cf. Grisly. ] Ugly; frightful. [ 1913 Webster ]
Grewsome sights of war. C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Ugly; frightful. Same as grewsome. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]