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Meaning of bloody in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈblədi/

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  1. Verb

    bloody

    Definitions

    1. cover with blood

    Examples

    • « bloody your hands »
  2. Adverb

    bloody

    Definitions

    1. extremely

    Examples

    • « you are bloody right »
    • « Why are you so all-fired aggressive? »
  3. Qualitative Adjective

    bloody

    Etymology

    Old English blōdig(see blood, -y)

    Definitions

    1. having or covered with or accompanied by blood

    Examples

    • « a bloody nose »
    • « your scarf is all bloody »
    • « the effects will be violent and probably bloody »
    • « a bloody fight »

    Synonyms

    • blood-filled
    • bloodied
    • bloodstained
    • gory
    • bloodsucking
    • bloodthirsty
    • bloody-minded
    • sanguinary
    • gory
    • sanguinary
    • sanguineous
    • slaughterous
    • butcherly
    • internecine
    • mutually ruinous
    • red
    • crimson
    • red
    • violent
    • cutthroat
    • homicidal
    • murderous

    Antonyms

    • bloodless

See also

  • merciless

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