How do you use "bloody" in a sentence?

The accident scene was quite bloody and distressing. I can't find my bloody keys anywhere! That was a bloody good meal at the restaurant.

bloody

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

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Meaning: Covered in blood; (British informal) used to express annoyance or emphasis

血淋淋的；（英式非正式）该死的，用于强调

sangriento; (británico informal) maldito

血まみれの；（イギリス非公式）くそ、強調に使う

피투성이의; (영국 비격식) 빌어먹을, 강조에 사용

Bloody has two distinct meanings. Literally, it describes something covered with or involving blood. In British English, it's also a common mild swear word used for emphasis, expressing frustration or strong feeling. While considered impolite in formal settings, it's widely used in casual British speech.

Bloody有两个不同的含义。字面上，它描述被血覆盖或涉及血的东西。在英式英语中，它也是一个常见的轻度脏话，用于强调，表达沮丧或强烈的感情。虽然在正式场合被认为不礼貌，但在英国日常口语中被广泛使用。

Bloody tiene dos significados distintos. Literalmente, describe algo cubierto de sangre o que involucra sangre. En inglés británico, también es una palabra malsonante suave común usada para énfasis, expresando frustración o sentimiento fuerte.

Bloodyには2つの異なる意味があります。文字通りには、血で覆われているか、血に関係するものを表します。イギリス英語では、フラストレーションや強い感情を表現するために強調として使われる一般的な軽い罵り言葉でもあります。

Bloody에는 두 가지 뚜렷한 의미가 있습니다. 문자 그대로는 피로 뒤덮인 상태를 나타냅니다. 영국 영어에서는 좌절감이나 강한 감정을 표현할 때 강조로 사용되는 흔한 가벼운 욕설이기도 합니다. 격식 있는 자리에서는 무례하게 여겨지지만, 일상적인 영국인의 대화에서 널리 사용됩니다.

Examples

The accident scene was quite bloody and distressing.
事故现场血淋淋的，令人痛心。
La escena del accidente era bastante sangrienta y angustiante.
事故現場はかなり血まみれで痛ましいものでした。
사고 현장은 상당히 피투성이에 참혹한 상태였습니다.
I can't find my bloody keys anywhere!
我到处都找不到我那该死的钥匙！
¡No puedo encontrar mis malditas llaves por ningún lado!
くそっ、鍵がどこにも見つからない！
빌어먹을, 열쇠가 어디에도 안 보여!
That was a bloody good meal at the restaurant.
餐厅那顿饭真是太棒了。
Esa fue una comida increíblemente buena en el restaurante.
レストランの食事は本当に最高でした。
레스토랑에서의 식사는 정말 끝내줬어.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'blodig' meaning 'covered in blood', from 'blod' (blood) + '-ig'. As a British swear word intensifier ('bloody hell'), its origin is disputed — possibly from 'by Our Lady' or from aristocratic 'bloods' (rowdy young men).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

As a British expletive, 'bloody' may derive from 'by Our Lady' (a reference to the Virgin Mary), or from aristocratic 'bloods' who were rowdy young men in the 17th century. It was once considered highly offensive but has softened considerably over time.