Bloodthirsty (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed; "bloody-minded tyrants"; "bloodthirsty yells"; "went after the collaborators with a sanguinary fury that drenched the land with blood"-G.W.Johnson.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The bloodthirsty dictator was known for his brutal suppression of opposition and dissent.
- The crowd's bloodthirsty chants echoed through the stadium, fueling the athletes' aggressive behavior.
- The historical novel portrayed the ruthless leader as a bloodthirsty despot, willing to do whatever it took to expand his empire.
- The online trolls' bloodthirsty comments sparked outrage and calls for greater moderation of social media platforms.
- The documentary exposed the bloodthirsty actions of the extremist group, revealing a shocking disregard for human life and dignity.