SANGUINARY
(adj.sat, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Sanguinary.
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Sanguinary - as an adjective satellite
Accompanied by bloodshed
Example: "This bitter and sanguinary war"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butcherly19gory8sanguineous12slaughterous16Marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
Example: "Bloody-minded tyrants"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bloodthirsty21Sanguinary - as a noun
A bloodthirsty person.
The plant common yarrow, or herba sanguinaria (achillea millefolium).
Sanguinary - as an adjective
(of an event) involving bloodshed.
(of a person) eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
(of an object) consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.
Example Sentences
"The soldiers engaged in a sanguinary battle, resulting in numerous casualties."
"The history books recounted the sanguinary wars that ravaged the region."
"The dictator's reign was marked by sanguinary acts of violence against dissidents."
"The sanguinary nature of the crime scene horrified even the seasoned detectives."
"The villagers were forced to flee their homes due to the sanguinary conflict between rival clans."
Word Game Points
Is SANGUINARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sanguinary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SANGUINARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SANGUINARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sanguinary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSANGUINARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SANGUINARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sanguinary is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSANGUINARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
