exsanguine

[eks-sang-gwin]

adjective

1. anemic; bloodless.

exsanguine

/ ɪkˈsæŋɡwɪn /

adjective

1. without blood; bloodless or anaemic

Other Word Forms

• exsanguinity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exsanguine¹

1640–50; < Latin exsangu ( is ) bloodless ( ex- ¹, sanguine ) + -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of exsanguine¹

C17: from Latin exsanguis, from sanguis blood

Example Sentences

“He bested every concept I’ve ever imagined by making it look like parts of exsanguine bodies. That was so brilliant.”

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The exsanguine atmosphere of the place was especially heartbreaking for him.

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