Sanguinary: meaning, definitions and examples
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sanguinary
[ หsรฆลษกwษหnษri ]
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:
๐ต๐น sanguinรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเฅเคคเคชเคพเคคเค
๐ฉ๐ช blutdรผrstig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berdarah
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธะฒะฐะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ krwawy
๐ฏ๐ต ่กใชใพใใใ
๐ซ๐ท sanguinaire
๐ช๐ธ sanguinario
๐น๐ท kanlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋น์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ krvavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ krvavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ก่ ฅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ krvav
๐ฎ๐ธ blรณรฐugur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qanlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 20955 uninjured
- 20956 sanguinary
- 20957 trepidation
- 20958 notional
- 20959 extolled
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