Synonyms & related words for sanguinary

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of sanguinary — including gory, bloodthirsty, sanguineous, bloody, bloodstained, murderous. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to sanguinary

Explore words related to sanguinary — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include sanguinolent, bloodiness, ensanguine, bloodshed, bloodless, bloodlessness, exsanguine, bloodthirstiness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for sanguinary

Common synonyms for sanguinary include gory, bloodthirsty, sanguineous, bloody, bloodstained, murderous, sanguine, homicidal — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does sanguinary come from?

The word sanguinary breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root sanguin-, from Latin sanguis (“blood”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.