Sanguinary

usgb/ˈsæŋɡwɪneri/
adjective

Involving a lot of violence and killing.

The revolution was associated with a sanguinary conflict that cost many lives.
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Often appears as...

  • sanguinary conflict
  • sanguinary battle

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Formal

Academic, Literary

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Violent Imagery

Use 'sanguinary' to describe scenes depicting intense violence or bloodshed, amplifying the horror.

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Historians recount the sanguinary battles of the war vividly.
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Not for Casual Use

'Sanguinary' is typically found in more serious or academic texts, not everyday conversation.

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The research paper analyzed the sanguinary repercussions of conflict.
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Dark Historical Events

'Sanguinary' is often used when discussing particularly bloody historical events or eras.

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The sanguinary reign of the dictator is remembered with sorrow.
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