adj
bloodthirsty
BLUHD-thuhs-tee
Bloodthirsty (adj) means Eager for violence or killing; murderous. Example: “The bloodthirsty mob demanded the prisoner be executed.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- bloodthirstier, more bloodthirsty
- Superlative
- bloodthirstiest, most bloodthirsty
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Etymology
From "blood" plus "thirsty," picturing a craving for blood.
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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.
