adj
bloodshot
Bloodshot (adj) means describing eyes that are red and irritated, usually from tiredness or crying. Example: “His bloodshot eyes gave away how little sleep he'd had.”
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Describing eyes that are red and irritated, usually from tiredness or crying.
"His bloodshot eyes gave away how little sleep he'd had."
How to use bloodshot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRed, irritated eyes, often from lack of sleep, crying, or alcohol.
Common pairings
bloodshot eyes
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bloodshot
- Superlative
- most bloodshot
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His _____ eyes gave away how little sleep he'd had.
Etymology
From "blood" plus "shot," meaning suffused or streaked with blood.
Frequently asked questions
What does “bloodshot” mean?
The word “bloodshot” means describing eyes that are red and irritated, usually from tiredness or crying. In plain terms, red, irritated eyes, often from lack of sleep, crying, or alcohol.
How do you use “bloodshot” in a sentence?
Here is “bloodshot” used in a sentence: “His bloodshot eyes gave away how little sleep he'd had.”
What part of speech is “bloodshot”?
“Bloodshot” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of bloodshot?
"bloodshot" (adj) means describing eyes that are red and irritated, usually from tiredness or crying.
