Bloodstained: meaning, definitions and examples
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bloodstained
[ ˈblʌdsteɪnd ]
descriptive appearance
The term 'bloodstained' refers to something that is marked or covered with blood. It often evokes images of violence or tragedy, and can be used literally, such as in the context of crime scenes or injuries. Additionally, it can have a metaphorical meaning, representing feelings of guilt or moral compromise.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bloodstained shirt lay on the floor.
- The soldiers returned home with bloodstained uniforms.
- A bloodstained history often shapes a nation's identity.
Translations
Translations of the word "bloodstained" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manchado de sangue
🇮🇳 रक्तदागदार
🇩🇪 blutbefleckt
🇮🇩 berdarah
🇺🇦 кров'яний
🇵🇱 krwawy
🇯🇵 血に染まった
🇫🇷 taché de sang
🇪🇸 manchado de sangre
🇹🇷 kanla lekelenmiş
🇰🇷 피로 얼룩진
🇸🇦 ملطخ بالدم
🇨🇿 krvavý
🇸🇰 krvavý
🇨🇳 沾满血迹的
🇸🇮 okuženo s krvjo
🇮🇸 blóðugur
🇰🇿 қанмен дақталған
🇬🇪 სისხლით დაფარული
🇦🇿 qanla ləkələnmiş
🇲🇽 manchado de sangre
Etymology
The word 'bloodstained' is a compound of the word 'blood' and the past participle 'stained'. The term 'blood' derives from Old English 'blōd', which has been associated with the life force and is foundational in various cultures. The word 'stain' comes from the Latin 'stagnare', meaning to hinder or obstruct, and signifies a mark left on a surface. It is believed that the combination of these two terms has been in use since the Middle English period, reflecting the intense emotions and imagery associated with blood. The concept of being 'bloodstained' has been prevalent in literature and art, often highlighting themes of violence, sacrifice, and the consequences of war.