bloodily
/'blʌdili/
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner involving or resulting in great bloodshed; violently and with much loss of life: Used to describe an action, especially a battle, conflict, or suppression, that is carried out with extreme violence and considerable killing.
- In a manner suggestive of or characterized by bloodshed: Can describe something done with a cruel, savage, or brutal intensity reminiscent of violent conflict.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The rebellion was bloodily suppressed by the royal army. (The rebellion was put down in a violent manner causing much bloodshed.)
- The two factions fought bloodily for control of the territory. (The factions engaged in combat that resulted in heavy casualties.)
- The conflict ended as bloodily as it had begun. (The conflict concluded with the same level of violent bloodshed that marked its start.)
Advanced Usage
- Used for emphasis in figurative contexts: While primarily literal, it can be used figuratively to emphasize the harsh, destructive, or intensely competitive nature of a non-physical struggle.
- The corporate takeover battle was fought bloodily in the boardrooms and the press. (The takeover struggle was conducted with extreme ruthlessness and destructive intensity.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bloody (adjective): Involving or characterized by bloodshed; covered in blood.
- It was a long and bloody war.
- Bloodiness (noun): The quality or state of being bloody.
- The sheer bloodiness of the scene was shocking.
- Bloodshed (noun): The killing or wounding of people, typically on a large scale during a conflict.
- The treaty was signed to avoid further bloodshed.
Synonyms
- Violently: Using physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.
- Savagely: In a fierce, violent, and uncontrolled manner.
- Brutally: In a manner that is savagely violent, cruel, or harsh.
- Ferociously: In a fierce and violent manner.
Antonyms
- Peacefully: Without disturbance or conflict; in a peaceful manner.
- Nonviolently: Without the use of physical force.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To put down bloodily: To suppress or defeat a revolt, protest, or rebellion with extreme violent force.
- The uprising was put down bloodily, with thousands reported dead.
- To end bloodily: For an event or conflict to conclude with significant violence and loss of life.
- The siege ended bloodily after three months.
Adverb
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involving a great bloodshed
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