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