Black-and-blue (Adjective)
Meaning
Discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin; "beaten black and blue"; "livid bruises".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The victim was left black-and-blue after the brutal assault by the mugger.
- Her face was black-and-blue from the car accident, and she required immediate medical attention.
- The football player was black-and-blue after the intense game, but he was still smiling.
- The child's black-and-blue eye was a result of a playground accident.
- The boxer's face was black-and-blue after the championship match, but he was declared the winner.