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BLOODLESSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bloodlessly mean?
• BLOODLESSLY (adverb)
The adverb BLOODLESSLY has 1 sense:
1. without bloodshed; in a bloodless manner; without shedding blood
Familiarity information: BLOODLESSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without bloodshed; in a bloodless manner; without shedding blood
Context example:
the coup disposed of the dictator bloodlessly
Antonym:
bloodily (involving a great bloodshed)
Pertainym:
bloodless (free from blood or bloodshed)
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