adj
bloodthirsty
BLUHD-thuhs-tee
adj
1
Eager for violence or killing; murderous.
"The bloodthirsty mob demanded the prisoner be executed."
2
Full of graphic violence, as of a book or film.
"The movie is a bloodthirsty revenge thriller."
How to Use Bloodthirsty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCraving violence, or (of media) extremely violent.
Common pairings
bloodthirsty mob
a bloodthirsty film
Word Forms
bloodthirstier comparative, more bloodthirsty comparative, bloodthirstiest superlative, most bloodthirsty superlative
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Etymology
From "blood" plus "thirsty," picturing a craving for blood.