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Bloody

Definition

(informal, often derogatory) Extremely bad or unpleasant; used to emphasize a strong negative emotion. (literary) Covered or stained with blood. (rare, archaic) Cursed or damned; used in imprecations or as an intensifier.

Example Sentences

1The bloody traffic jam made me late for the meeting.
2The bloody wound on her hand required immediate attention.
3In the 17th century, 'bloody' was used as an intensifier in curses, but its usage has largely fallen out of favour.
4The bloody history of the castle was a topic of great interest among the tourists.
5The critics panned the film, calling it a bloody mess of incoherent plotlines and poor acting.

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