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Sanguinary: meaning, definitions and examples

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sanguinary

 

[ หˆsรฆล‹ษกwษ™หŒnษ›ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing violence

Sanguinary refers to something that is marked by bloodshed or violence. It can describe events, actions, or characters that are characterized by brutal or deadly behavior. This term is often used in literary contexts to depict ruthless actions or intense conflicts. While sanguinary might refer to historical battles, it can also apply to fictional narratives with graphic depictions of violence.

Synonyms

bloodthirsty, gory, murderous, savage, violent

Examples of usage

  • The sanguinary battle left many dead on the battlefield.
  • In the movie, the sanguinary scenes were difficult to watch.
  • His sanguinary nature made him a feared leader.
  • The sanguinary history of the region is a topic of many books.

Translations

Translations of the word "sanguinary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sanguinรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคคเคชเคพเคคเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blutdรผrstig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdarah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะฒะฐะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krwawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก€ใชใพใใ•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sanguinaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sanguinario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•๋น›์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู…ูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krvavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krvavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก€่…ฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krvav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรณรฐugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sanguinario

Etymology

The word 'sanguinary' comes from the Latin word 'sanguinarius', which means 'bloodthirsty' or 'pertaining to blood'. This Latin term is derived from 'sanguis', meaning 'blood'. The use of sanguinary in English dates back to the early 17th century, where it was employed to describe violent actions or events that resulted in bloodshed. The word has retained its connection to concepts of blood and violence throughout its history, often being used in both a literal and figurative sense. Sanguinary is often employed in literary contexts to emphasize the brutality of events or characters, highlighting the theme of blood and death.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,956, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.