sanguineous
sanguineous · more sanguineous · most sanguineous
Accompanied by bloodshedAccompanied by bloodshed; bloody.
Meaning
3 sensesAccompanied by bloodshed; bloody.
accompanied by bloodshed
Eager for bloody violence; bloodthirsty.
Resembling or constituting blood.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Adapted borrowing of Latin sanguineus + -ous. Doublet of sanguine.Adapted borrowing of Latin sanguineus + -ous. Doublet of sanguine.
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Forms
more sanguineous, most sanguineous| Comparative | more sanguineous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most sanguineous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- confidently optimistic and cheerful:sanguine
- accompanied by bloodshed:gorysanguinaryslaughterousbutcherly
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form