What is another word for gorky?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɔːki] (IPA)

The word "gorky" is likely intended to mean unpleasant or bitter. There are many different synonyms for this word that can help convey a similar sentiment. Some examples might include acerbic, unpleasant, disagreeable, harsh, sour, acrid, caustic, tart, or biting. Each of these words contains a similar sense of unpleasantness that can help to describe situations or experiences that are not enjoyable. Depending on the context in which the word "gorky" is being used, one of these synonyms could be a more appropriate substitution that helps the reader understand the intended sentiment more clearly.

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What are the hypernyms for Gorky?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Gorky

gorky, meeting him in his old age, reports his conversation as unpleasantly obscene, and his whole attitude toward women one of furtive and unwholesome slyness.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
In fact, there came a time when the attention of the literary world, especially among the younger generation, became so wrapped up in his works that gorky and Tchekoff sank to a second level.
"Contemporary Russian Novelists"
Serge Persky
There was need of a man, a writer-like gorky several years later-born right in the midst of this movement, who would be the very product of it, and for whom its ideas would be a reason for existence.
"Contemporary Russian Novelists"
Serge Persky

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unpleasant experience
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