adj
bloodstained
BLUHD-staynd
Bloodstained (adj) means marked or discoloured with blood. Example: “He handed over the bloodstained knife as evidence.”
adj
1
Marked or discoloured with blood.
"He handed over the bloodstained knife as evidence."
2
(figurative) Guilty of violence or wrongdoing.
"The dictator's bloodstained regime finally collapsed."
How to use bloodstained
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStained with blood, literally or (figuratively) morally guilty of violence.
Common pairings
bloodstained hands
a bloodstained history
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- more bloodstained
- Superlative
- most bloodstained
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What does “bloodstained” mean?
The word “bloodstained” means marked or discoloured with blood. In plain terms, stained with blood, literally or (figuratively) morally guilty of violence.
How do you pronounce “bloodstained”?
“Bloodstained” is pronounced BLUHD-staynd (/ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bloodstained” in a sentence?
Here is “bloodstained” used in a sentence: “He handed over the bloodstained knife as evidence.”
What part of speech is “bloodstained”?
“Bloodstained” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “bloodstained” have?
“Bloodstained” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: marked or discoloured with blood.
