Meaning & Definition of word "Bloodthirsty"

Bloodthirsty

/ˈblʌdˌθɜrsti/

1. Eager to kill or cause destruction; having a strong appetite for bloodshed or violence.
- Example: The bloodthirsty warriors charged into battle without a moment's hesitation.
2. Exhibiting a ruthless desire for power or revenge, often at the expense of others' lives.
- Example: The bloodthirsty dictator showed no mercy to his opponents.
3. Suggestive of a violent or ferocious nature; savage.
- Example: The bloodthirsty scene in the movie shocked many viewers and earned it an R rating.

Composed of 'blood' and 'thirsty', signifying a craving for blood or violence.

bloodthirsty nature:

A characteristic of being very eager for violence or killing.

bloodthirsty tyrant:

A ruler who is cruel and takes pleasure in causing bloodshed.

bloodthirsty revenge:

An extreme desire to get back at someone, often leading to violence.

bloodlust:

A strong desire for bloodshed or violence.

sanguine:

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation (note: not directly related but phonetically linked).

butcher:

Someone who slaughters animals or a person who kills with excessive brutality.

Meaning: Killer instinct

Example Sentence: In the ring, he had a serious bloodthirsty killer instinct.

Meaning: Vicious

Example Sentence: That bloodthirsty behavior he displays is just vicious.