bloodthirsty
adjective
Simple meaning
Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
bluhdthersteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈblʌdθɚsti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.
Of a book, film, etc.: depicting much violence; gory, violent.
humorous
Of a mosquito, tenaciously seeking to draw blood.
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This meaning: Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.
Used this way, bloodthirsty is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Keen and enthusiastic
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Eager for or wanting blood.
Covered in blood.
Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
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Sense: thirsty for blood
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