bloody
adjective
stained or covered with blood.
bloodier
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comparativeof bloody.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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“History teaches us a simple lesson: Wars without a clear objective do not stay small. They get bigger, they get bloodier, they get longer, they get more expensive,” Schumer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
The Philippine-American War, as it became known, proved far bloodier than its precursor, especially once Aguinaldo turned to guerrilla tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
The challenge of global order is that, hard as it is to preserve, it is harder and usually bloodier to piece together once lost.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
Their stories are little-known footnotes of Cold War history, but six American GIs provide possible roadmaps for his future — though a COVID-19-era development could be a benchmark for a bloodier outcome.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
Remember that the fresher and bloodier the bait the better — animals will scent it much quicker.
From Deadfalls and Snares A Book of Instruction for Trappers About These and Other Home-Made Traps by A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
