adj

bloodthirsty

BLUHD-thuhs-tee

Bloodthirsty (adj) means Eager for violence or killing; murderous. Example: “The bloodthirsty mob demanded the prisoner be executed.”

adj

Eager for violence or killing; murderous.

"The bloodthirsty mob demanded the prisoner be executed."

Full of graphic violence, as of a book or film.

"The movie is a bloodthirsty revenge thriller."

How to use bloodthirsty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCraving violence, or (of media) extremely violent.

Common pairings

bloodthirsty mob a bloodthirsty film

bloodthirstier comparative, more bloodthirsty comparative, bloodthirstiest superlative, most bloodthirsty superlative

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The _____ mob demanded the prisoner be executed.

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

Kirsty thirsty

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.