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bloody

Pronunciation: [ˈblʌdi]

Word

Learn how to use bloody in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “intensity/expression”

(adjective) used to show strong feelings, like anger or excitement. It makes something sound more intense. For example, if someone says it's a 'bloody mess', they mean it’s a really big mess.

Example

That was a bloody good movie; I really enjoyed it!

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It's not a bloody disaster; it was just a small mistake.

Example

Why are you being so bloody stubborn about this?

Context: “violence”

(adjective) describing something that is covered in or involves blood. This is often used in stories about fighting or in horror movies.

Example

The knight emerged from the battle with a bloody shield.

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The scene was not bloody at all; it was very calm and peaceful.

Example

Did you see the bloody battle in the movie?

Context: “intensity/expression”

(adverb) used to make an adjective or verb stronger. It adds emphasis or shows strong feeling. For example, saying someone 'bloody hates' something means they really dislike it.

Example

She bloody loves candy and eats it every day!

Example

He does not bloody like running; he prefers cycling instead.

Example

Do you bloody think we will win the game?

How to pronounce bloody

Pronunciation: [ˈblʌdi]

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