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sanguinario

bloodthirsty

adjective sahn-gee-NAH-ryoh Rare

Origin: From Latin sanguinarius, from sanguis (blood).

Also means

savage

Usage Note

Sanguinario describes a person, animal, or act characterized by a delight in bloodshed and cruelty. It is stronger than violento (violent) and implies a predatory or merciless nature. The feminine form is sanguinaria; note that sanguíneo (a different word) means 'blood-related' or 'sanguine in temperament,' so the two should not be confused.

Examples

"El villano era un asesino sanguinario."

Natural Translation

The villain was a bloodthirsty killer.

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