slaughterous
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- slaughterously adverb
Etymology
Origin of slaughterous
Example Sentences
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“They are braver than the silly roach, and not quite so slaughterous as the pike are.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Grievous times will sure befall thee, Danger, slaughterous fire— Thou shalt on a charger gallop, Curbing at desire; And a saddle girth all silken Sadly I will sew, Slumber now my wide-eyed darling, Lullaby, By-low!
From Russian Lyrics by Bianchi, Martha Dickinson
Clear as the voice of a clarion when it soundeth by reason of slaughterous foemen that beleaguer a city, so clear rang forth the voice of Aiakides.
From The Iliad by Homer
Meanwhile, the hounds, being held in leash, kept up a loud and incessant baying; and Henry, wearying of his slaughterous sport, turned to Anne, and asked her whether she was disposed for the chase.
From Windsor Castle by Ainsworth, William Harrison
The Spaniards fought like heroes, day after slaughterous day.
From Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas by Wood, William Charles Henry
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