Bloodlusting

/ˈblʌdˌlʌstɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Having a strong desire to kill, harm, or see violence; expressing eagerness for bloodshed.

Etymology

Compound of blood and lusting (from Old English lust, meaning desire or craving). The combination describes an intense desire connected to violence, first appearing in English literature to characterize particularly violent or cruel individuals.

Kelly Says

Medieval and fantasy writers loved this word to describe their villains—it's vivid enough that it instantly tells you someone is dangerously violent, which is why it still shows up in fantasy novels and games today.

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