bloodthirsty

adjective

blood·​thirsty ˈbləd-ˌthər-stē 

: eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, violence, or killing

bloodthirstily

ˈbləd-ˌthər-stə-lē 

adverb

bloodthirstiness

ˈbləd-ˌthər-stē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of bloodthirsty

• murderous
• murdering
• savage

Examples of bloodthirsty in a Sentence

the Goths were a wild and bloodthirsty people

Recent Examples on the Web

But part of our enjoyment, as an audience, is watching some of Britain’s most recognizable names turn into bloodthirsty killing machines. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

And Sarah’s journey to becoming the final girl is harrowing even without the monsters, as friend-group betrayal is arguably as horrifying as the claustrophobic terror of being trapped in increasingly tight caves with bloodthirsty humanoids. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2026

The horror-comedy musical follows Seymour, a florist who discovers a mysterious, bloodthirsty plant that brings him fame and fortune while demanding increasingly deadly sacrifices. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Wiseman says the show has yet to specifically talk about Bram Stoker’s bloodthirsty Count Dracula, but Port says the Halloween episode will discuss the coven’s distaste for vampire stereotypes. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bloodthirsty

• thirsty

Kids Definition

bloodthirsty

adjective

blood·​thirsty ˈbləd-ˌthər-stē 

: eager to hurt or kill : cruel

bloodthirstily

-stə-lē 

adverb

bloodthirstiness

-stē-nəs 

noun