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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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
Police said the actions of that fourth officer likely spared the city from a bigger, bloodier attack.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
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
American officials feared a much bloodier outcome from likely clashes between Wagner forces moving north toward Moscow and Russian security personnel along the way, one senior U.S. military official said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
No bloodier struggle was fought during the Allied offensive in 1917 than here at Bullecourt.
From The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources by Francis J. (Francis Joseph) Reynolds
