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sanguinary

adjective/ˈsæŋɡwəˌnɛri/

definition

involving or causing much bloodshed

example

The sanguinary battle left many soldiers wounded and bleeding on the ground.

synonyms
bloodygruesome
word origin — From Latin 'sanguinarius', from 'sanguis' meaning 'blood'.