red-blooded

adjective

ˈred-ˈblə-dəd How to pronounce red-blooded (audio)
Definition of red-bloodednext
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind a red-blooded rugby player who always plays to win

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Recent Examples of red-blooded The more stage-savvy know her as a charter member of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the red-blooded Chicago troupe that emerged in the seventies and launched such talents as John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, and Joan Allen. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026 What do red-blooded men think about this news? — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The way his Liverpool Scouse accent sludges across the track with a kind of soccer hooligan attitude could convert the most red-blooded NFL fan into a Champions League lifer. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026 These immigration and customs enforcement officers are red-blooded American patriots doing a tough job to keep our nation safe. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026 If this is your first taste of the tale, give yourself over to the prickly but tender relationship between prisoners Luis and Valentin, played by feisty new talent Tonatiuh and a red-blooded Diego Luna. — Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 14 Dec. 2025 Such a machine causes certain stirrings in the loins of any red-blooded petrolhead. — New Atlas, 22 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-blooded
  1. energetic
  2. vigorous
  3. dynamic
  4. robust
  5. lively
Adjective
  • Even small toe-taps or a light head bob accompanies the least energetic.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Adrian, creative and energetic from childhood on—and raised in the presence of movie cameras—became a filmmaker himself, fusing a passion for extreme skiing with his cinematic sensibility.
    — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Nolan advances his vision, however crowd-pleasing and anachronistic, with vigorous confidence and unimpeachable clarity.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • Especially in containers and hanging baskets, regular fertilizing is essential for keeping petunias blooming and vigorous all summer long.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of vigorous
Adjective
  • That dynamic, extrapolated across the rising local cost of essential goods, has forced more Miami-Dade families than ever before into economic distress.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Unlike isolated gym exercises, soccer naturally integrates these elements in a dynamic and enjoyable environment.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of dynamic
Adjective
  • Over 10 years, the risk was 78% higher, although the data was not as robust.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Expectations for price increases on iPhones and other Apple devices will also likely affect the company’s ability to build out its robust user base, hurting its services vertical, Vinh added.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • Inside, a lively party plays out — a cacophony of voices, skin, shimmer, bottles, joy and hormones on repeat.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • From creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, the as-yet-untitled series follows Heidi (Banks), who is fresh off a messy divorce and sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of lively

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