cold-blooded — (of animals) having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the environment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: (of animals) having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the environment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊld ˈblʌdɪd/
Example Sentences
- My ex-boyfriend was so cold-blooded, he broke up with me via text on Valentine's Day.
- Unlike mammals, cold-blooded animals need to bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature.
- The CEO's cold-blooded decision to fire half the staff right before Christmas shocked everyone.
cold-blooded
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkoʊld ˈblʌdɪd/]
(of animals) having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the environment
The cold-blooded assassin showed no emotion as he completed his mission.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated in the 17th century as a literal compound describing the body temperature characteristics of certain animals, particularly reptiles and fish. It later extended metaphorically to describe people who act with deliberate cruelty or without emotional restraint.
Breakdown
cold (adjective, meaning cool or low in temperature) + blood (noun, the vital fluid) + -ed (adjectival suffix forming compound adjectives describing possession of a quality).
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📝Examples
“My ex-boyfriend was so cold-blooded, he broke up with me via text on Valentine's Day.”
“Unlike mammals, cold-blooded animals need to bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature.”
“The CEO's cold-blooded decision to fire half the staff right before Christmas shocked everyone.”
“My pet iguana is cold-blooded, so I bought him a heat lamp - now he thinks he's on a beach vacation!”
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