Bloodthirsty

Pronunciation: /blʌdˈθɜrsti/

Definitions of bloodthirsty

adjective having or showing a strong desire for bloodshed or violence

Example Sentences

A1 The bloodthirsty vampire scared the villagers.

A2 The bloodthirsty warrior sought revenge on his enemies.

B1 The bloodthirsty dictator showed no mercy to his opponents.

B2 The bloodthirsty serial killer left a trail of gruesome crimes.

C1 The bloodthirsty tyrant's thirst for power knew no bounds.

C2 The bloodthirsty warlord led his army into battle with a fierce determination.

Examples of bloodthirsty in a Sentence

formal The bloodthirsty dictator ordered the execution of his political opponents.

informal That horror movie was full of bloodthirsty monsters.

slang The gang leader was known to be a real bloodthirsty dude.

figurative The rivalry between the two teams was described as a bloodthirsty battle for supremacy.

Grammatical Forms of bloodthirsty

• past tense: became bloodthirsty
• plural: bloodthirsties
• comparative: more bloodthirsty
• superlative: most bloodthirsty
• present tense: is bloodthirsty
• future tense: will be bloodthirsty
• perfect tense: has been bloodthirsty
• continuous tense: is being bloodthirsty
• singular: bloodthirsty
• positive degree: bloodthirsty
• infinitive: to be bloodthirsty
• gerund: being bloodthirsty
• participle: bloodthirsty

Origin and Evolution of bloodthirsty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bloodthirsty' originated from the Old English term 'blōdþyrstig', which was a combination of 'blōd' meaning blood and 'þyrstig' meaning thirsty.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bloodthirsty' has evolved to describe someone who is eager for violence or bloodshed, often used to depict a brutal or ruthless individual.