sanguinary
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gwəˌnɛr adjective
1.
full of or characterized by bloodshed; bloody: a sanguinary struggle.
2.
ready or eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
3.
composed of or marked with blood.
Related forms
san·gui·nar·i·ly, adverb
san·gui·nar·i·ness, noun
un·san·gui·nar·i·ly, adverb
un·san·gui·nar·i·ness, noun
un·san·gui·nar·y, adjective
Synonyms
2. murderous, cruel, savage.
2. murderous, cruel, savage.
Antonyms
2. kind.
2. kind.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | accompanied by much bloodshed |
| 2. | bloodthirsty |
| 3. | consisting of, flowing, or stained with blood |
| [C17: from Latin sanguinārius] | |
| 'sanguinarily | |
| —adv | |
| 'sanguinariness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
sanguinary
"characterized by slaughter," 1625, possibly from Fr. sanguinaire, or directly from L. sanguinarius "pertaining to blood," from sanguis (gen. sanguinis) "blood," of unknown origin. L. distinguished sanguis, the generic word, from cruor "blood from a wound." The latter word is related to Gk. kreas "meat,"
Skt. kravis- "raw flesh," O.E. hreaw- "raw" (see raw).
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Example sentences
The next flag attracted much attention from the fact that it was surrounded by revolutionary and sanguinary memories.
They have fought splendidly on many a sanguinary field, and bring home no ordinary share of military distinction.
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