bloodily

/'blʌdili/

Thân thiện

The battle ended bloodily with many wounded soldiers.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. involving a great bloodshed