Sanguinary
Adjective | /sanguinary/
Involving or marked by much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Sanguinary
Adjective | /sanguinary/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDInvolving or marked by much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
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"The history describes a sanguinary battle that lasted for days. Means: The history describes a battle with extensive bloodshed that lasted for days."
"The ruler’s sanguinary policies made him feared by his people. Means: The ruler’s violent, bloodthirsty policies made his people fear him."
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Sanguinary contains the root “sanguin-,” associated with blood.
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