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bloodied

 

[ ˈblʌd.id ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

The term 'bloodied' refers to something that is covered or smeared with blood. It often describes a violent or traumatic event, suggesting that there has been injury or death. The use of 'bloodied' can evoke strong emotions and imagery, often relating to battle scenarios or crime scenes. In a more figurative sense, it may also describe someone's feelings or character as being wounded or tarnished.

Synonyms

bloodstained, bloody, gory, sanguinary.

Examples of usage

  • The bloodied shirt was evidence of the struggle.
  • He emerged from the fight, bloodied but still standing.
  • The crime scene was marked by bloodied footprints.

Translations

Translations of the word "bloodied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sangrento

🇮🇳 खून से सना हुआ

🇩🇪 blutig

🇮🇩 berdarah

🇺🇦 кривавий

🇵🇱 krwawy

🇯🇵 血まみれの

🇫🇷 ensanglanté

🇪🇸 ensangrentado

🇹🇷 kanlı

🇰🇷 피가 묻은

🇸🇦 ملطخ بالدم

🇨🇿 krvavý

🇸🇰 krvavý

🇨🇳 沾满血的

🇸🇮 krvav

🇮🇸 blóðugur

🇰🇿 қанды

🇬🇪 სისხლიანად

🇦🇿 qanlı

🇲🇽 ensangrentado

Etymology

The word 'bloodied' originates from the Middle English term 'blodid,' which dates back to the 14th century. It is derived from 'blood,' a word with Germanic roots, related to the Old English 'blōd.' The suffix '-ied' signifies a state or condition caused by an action, in this case, the act of getting something covered in blood. Over the centuries, 'bloodied' has maintained its strong association with violence and injury, becoming a part of various expressions and literary contexts. Today, it is frequently used in literature, journalism, and everyday language to convey a vivid image of something affected by blood, often in dramatic or emotional situations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,498, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.