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bloodthirsty

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Adj — Eager for violence or killing; murderous.

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Etymology

From "blood" plus "thirsty," picturing a craving for blood.

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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.

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