bloodthirsty
1 synonym and 3 antonyms for bloodthirsty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Eager for violence or killing; murderous.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use bloodthirsty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bloodthirsty mob
a bloodthirsty film
Etymology
From "blood" plus "thirsty," picturing a craving for blood.
Full origin of bloodthirsty →Frequently asked questions
What does “bloodthirsty” mean?
The word “bloodthirsty” means eager for violence or killing; murderous. In plain terms, craving violence, or (of media) extremely violent.
How do you pronounce “bloodthirsty”?
“Bloodthirsty” is pronounced BLUHD-thuhs-tee (/ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “bloodthirsty” in a sentence?
Here is “bloodthirsty” used in a sentence: “The bloodthirsty mob demanded the prisoner be executed.”
What part of speech is “bloodthirsty”?
“Bloodthirsty” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “bloodthirsty” have?
“Bloodthirsty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: eager for violence or killing; murderous.
