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- [bluhd-lis]
- /ˈblʌd lɪs/
- /ˈblʌd.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bluhd-lis]
- /ˈblʌd lɪs/
Definitions of bloodless word
- adjective bloodless A bloodless coup or victory is one in which nobody is killed. 3
- adjective bloodless If you describe someone's face or skin as bloodless, you mean that it is very pale. 3
- adjective bloodless without blood 3
- adjective bloodless conducted without violence (esp in the phrase bloodless revolution) 3
- adjective bloodless anaemic-looking; pale 3
- adjective bloodless lacking vitality; lifeless 3
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Origin of bloodless
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English blodles, Old English blōdlēas. See blood, -less
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Parts of speech for Bloodless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
bloodless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bloodless
adj bloodless
- unemotional — pertaining to or involving emotion or the emotions.
- anesthetic — relating to, with, or characterized by anesthesia
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- impassive — without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
Antonyms for bloodless
adj bloodless
- blushing — to redden, as from embarrassment or shame: He blushed when they called him a conquering hero.
- flushed — a flushed bird or flock of birds.
- ruddy — of or having a fresh, healthy red color: a ruddy complexion.
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
- feeling — a quality of an object that is perceived by feeling or touching: the soft feel of cotton.
Top questions with bloodless
- what is a bloodless coup?
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