— sanguinarily , adv. — sanguinariness , n.
/sang"gweuh ner'ee/ , adj.
1. full of or characterized by bloodshed; bloody: a sanguinary struggle.
2. ready or eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
3. composed of or marked with blood.
[ 1540-50; sanguinarius bloody. See SANGUINE, -ARY ]
Syn. 2. murderous, cruel, savage.
Ant. 2. kind.