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blooded

 

[ ˈblʌdɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

genetic, lineage

The term 'blooded' refers to being of a specific lineage or ancestry, often implying noble or aristocratic blood. It can also indicate that someone has experience or is seasoned in a particular field or situation.

Synonyms

aristocratic, experienced, noble, seasoned

Examples of usage

  • He comes from an old blooded family.
  • She is a blooded warrior, having fought in many battles.
  • The blooded horses excel in racing competitions.
Context #2 | Adjective

figurative, cruel

In a figurative sense, 'blooded' can describe someone who has been involved in violence or has committed acts of cruelty, often implying that they have been 'blooded' through experience in combat or conflict.

Synonyms

battle-hardened, cruel, hardened

Examples of usage

  • After the war, he became a blooded soldier.
  • Her blooded past haunted her dreams.
  • They dubbed him a blooded king after his rise to power.

Translations

Translations of the word "blooded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sanguíneo

🇮🇳 रक्त से भरा हुआ

🇩🇪 blutig

🇮🇩 berdarah

🇺🇦 кривавий

🇵🇱 krwawy

🇯🇵 血のある

🇫🇷 sanguin

🇪🇸 sanguíneo

🇹🇷 kanlı

🇰🇷 피가 있는

🇸🇦 ملوّث بالدم

🇨🇿 krvavý

🇸🇰 krvavý

🇨🇳 有血的

🇸🇮 krvav

🇮🇸 blóðugur

🇰🇿 қанды

🇬🇪 სისხლიანი

🇦🇿 qanlı

🇲🇽 sanguíneo

Etymology

The word 'blooded' comes from the Old English 'blōd', which means blood. Its origins are deeply tied to the significance of blood in terms of lineage and familial ties, where blood signifies kinship and nobility. In historical contexts, the concept of 'blood' has been used to denote social status and heritage. In various cultures, being 'blooded' implied a noble ancestry, often linked to the idea of 'blue blood', which denoted the aristocracy. Over time, the term evolved to also encompass the idea of experiencing life-or-death situations, especially in warfare, leading to the contemporary meanings associated with having a gritty, intense, or sometimes violent past. Hence, 'blooded' captures both the notion of heritage and the nuances of personal experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,603, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.