Definition of the word bloodless

Pronunciation of vocabulary bloodless

bloodlessadjective

không có máu

/ˈblʌdləs//ˈblʌdləs/

Origin of the word bloodless

The word "bloodless" is a compound word formed from the Old English words "blōd" (meaning "blood") and "lēas" (meaning "lacking" or "without"). The suffix "-less" is a common English suffix indicating absence or lack. So, "bloodless" literally means "without blood." This word likely emerged in Old English as a descriptive term for something lacking blood, either literally (like a corpse) or metaphorically (like a battle with no casualties). Its use has since expanded to encompass a range of meanings, from medical conditions to emotional states.

Vocabulary summary bloodless

typeadjective

meaningbloodless; pale

meaningbloodless

examplea bloodless victory: victory without bloodshed, victory without anyone having to sacrifice

meaningcold, indifferent, heartless

Example of vocabulary bloodlessnamespace

meaning

without any killing

không có sự giết chóc

  • a bloodless coup/revolution

    một cuộc đảo chính/cách mạng không đổ máu

meaning

very pale

rất nhợt nhạt

  • bloodless lips

    đôi môi không có máu

meaning

seeming to have no human emotion

dường như không có cảm xúc của con người

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary bloodless

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