bloody meaning

Keyword: Bloody

Definition:

1. (adjective) Covered with, characterized by, or containing blood.
2. (adjective, informal, chiefly British) Used for emphasis; often indicates annoyance or anger.
3. (verb) To cover (something) with blood; to make bloody.

Usage:

• The adjective form can be used in contexts such as “He had a bloody injury.” or “She was in a bloody fight.”
• The informal sense might appear in phrases like “It’s bloody cold outside!” conveying frustration or intensity.

Etymology: The word “bloody” originates from the Old English “blōdig,” which is derived from “blōd,” meaning blood. The usage as an intensifier emerged in the 17th century, potentially linked to the Biblical usage of blood in a figurative sense.

Pronunciation: /bˈlʌdi/ (British: /ˈblʌdi/)

Synonyms:

• For the adjective describing something covered in blood: sanguine, bloody-minded, red.
• For the informal emphasis sense: darn, very, extremely, bloody-minded (when used to describe a forceful attitude).

Antonyms:

• Clean (when referring to the absence of blood).
• Calm (when referring to mood or atmosphere).

Notes:

• The term “bloody” has often been considered vulgar in some contexts, especially in British English, and may be less acceptable in formal speech or writing.
• The informal usage reflects regional variations in English, primarily in the UK, and may not carry the same weight in other English-speaking areas.

1. The movie was so violent that I couldn’t handle all the bloody scenes.
2. After the accident, the injured man’s shirt was soaked in bloody bandages.
3. She let out a bloody scream when she saw the spider crawling on her leg.
4. The debate over the new law turned into a bloody argument among the politicians.
5. He always gets into a bloody mess when he tries to cook without paying attention.

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