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   sanguinary

   /ˈsaŋɡwɪn(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. involving or causing much bloodshed: archaic "they lost heavily in the sanguinary campaigns that followed"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘relating to blood’): from Latin sanguinarius, from sanguis, sanguin- ‘blood’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sanguinarily adverb
   • 2. sanguinariness noun

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   SANGUINARY definition: 1. extremely violent and involving a lot of blood and injuries: 2. covered with or full of blood…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SANGUINARY is bloodthirsty, murderous. How to use sanguinary in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sanguinary.

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   Sanguinary definition: full of or characterized by bloodshed; bloody. See examples of SANGUINARY used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSANGUINARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. Word origin. C17: from Latin sanguinārius. You may also like. Word Frequency. sanguinary in American English. (ˈsæŋgwɪˌnɛri ) adjective. 1. accompanied by much bloodshed or carnage. 2. flowing with blood; bloodstained. 3. eager for bloodshed; bloodthirsty. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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   When something is sanguinary it involves a lot of blood or, at least, the pursuit of blood. Vampire movies are sanguinary: Romper Room is not. If you're familiar with French, then you'll recognize the French word for "blood," sang, in sanguinary.

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   Define sanguinary. sanguinary synonyms, sanguinary pronunciation, sanguinary translation, English dictionary definition of sanguinary. adj. 1. Accompanied by bloodshed. 2. Eager for bloodshed; bloodthirsty. 3. Consisting of blood. san′gui·nar′i·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...

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   Definition of sanguinary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.