sanguinary — involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌneri/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's sanguinary appetite could only be satisfied by a blood bank donation drive.
- The horror movie was so sanguinary that even the popcorn turned red.
- Historical records describe the sanguinary reign of the cruel dictator.
sanguinary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsæŋɡwɪˌneri/]
involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty
Bloodthirsty warrior after brutal battle
Sang's weinery spurts red everywhere - sanguinary splatter!
Ordinary culinary turns sanguinary!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sanguinarius', derived from 'sanguis' meaning blood. The word entered English through Old French and describes things characterized by or thirsty for bloodshed.
Breakdown
sanguin- (blood, from Latin sanguis) + -ary (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = sanguinary
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📝Examples
“The vampire's sanguinary appetite could only be satisfied by a blood bank donation drive.”
“The horror movie was so sanguinary that even the popcorn turned red.”
“Historical records describe the sanguinary reign of the cruel dictator.”
“The chef's sanguinary approach to preparing steak involved way too much red sauce.”
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