Bloodlust

Pronunciation: /blʌd.lʌst/

Definitions of bloodlust

noun intense desire for bloodshed or violence

Example Sentences

A1 Vampires are often depicted as having bloodlust.

A2 The warrior fought with a fierce bloodlust in battle.

B1 The serial killer's crimes were driven by a deep-seated bloodlust.

B2 The gladiator's eyes burned with bloodlust as he faced his opponent in the arena.

C1 The dictator's reign was marked by his insatiable bloodlust for power.

C2 The werewolf's transformation unleashed a primal bloodlust that consumed him.

Examples of bloodlust in a Sentence

formal The soldier's bloodlust was evident as he charged into battle without hesitation.

informal That horror movie is full of bloodlust - definitely not for the faint-hearted.

slang I can't believe how much bloodlust that character has, it's kind of creepy.

figurative Her competitiveness on the soccer field was like a bloodlust, driving her to always push harder and never give up.

Grammatical Forms of bloodlust

• past tense: bloodlusted
• plural: bloodlusts
• comparative: more bloodthirsty
• superlative: most bloodthirsty
• present tense: bloodlusts
• future tense: will bloodlust
• perfect tense: has bloodlusted
• continuous tense: is bloodlusting
• singular: bloodlust
• positive degree: bloodlust
• infinitive: to bloodlust
• gerund: bloodlusting
• participle: bloodlusted

Origin and Evolution of bloodlust

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bloodlust' originated from the Old English word 'blod-lust' which referred to a strong desire or craving for bloodshed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bloodlust' has come to be associated with an intense craving for violence or a strong desire to see bloodshed, often in a brutal or sadistic manner.