Sanguineous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sanguineous is an adjective meaning Accompanied by bloodshed; bloody.
Meaning
Accompanied by bloodshed; bloody.
More Meanings
- Eager for bloody violence; bloodthirsty.
- Resembling or constituting blood.
Example Sentences
[F]or swinging of incense-pans and Eighty-three Departmental Banners, we have waving of the one sanguineous Drapeau Rouge [red flag].
Synonyms for sanguineous
Depending on context, synonyms include sanguinary, bloody, gory, butcherly, slaughterous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sanguinary, bloody, gory, butcherly, slaughterous, sanguine.
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