sanguinary — involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌneri/
Korean meaning: 유혈이 낭자한, 피에 굶주린, 잔혹한
Korean pronunciation: 샹-귀-네리 (강세: 샹)
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
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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.
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“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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