bloodthirsty
Comparative
more bloodthirsty
Superlative
most bloodthirsty
1
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
Synonyms:
2
(of a movie, story, or other media) containing a great deal of violence or brutality
- Critics slammed the movie as unnecessarily bloodthirsty, arguing that the gore overshadowed the plot.
- The director is known for his bloodthirsty horror films.
- Viewers expecting a psychological thriller were surprised by how bloodthirsty the second half of the film became.
- Some audiences enjoy bloodthirsty action flicks, while others find them disturbing and excessive.
- The novel was banned in several schools for its bloodthirsty scenes and disturbing content.