Definition of Bloodcurdling

1. Adjective. Extremely alarming.

Exact synonyms: Hair-raising, Nightmarish
Similar to: Alarming

Definition of Bloodcurdling

1. Adjective. Causing great horror or terror. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bloodcurdling

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bloodcurdling

blood vessels
blood viscosity
blood volume
blood volume determination
blood volume nomogram
blood wings
blood work
blood worm
blood worms
bloodbath
bloodbaths
bloodberry
bloodbird
bloodbirds
bloodborne
bloodcurdling
bloodcurdlingly
bloode
blooded
bloodedness
blooden
bloodened
bloodening
bloodens
bloodfest
bloodfin
bloodfins
bloodflower
bloodflowers
bloodguilt

Literary usage of Bloodcurdling

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. All Adventure: She Who Must Be Obeyed by H. Rider Haggard (2001)
"The man advanced, and the tail, shadowy form bent forward and whispered something. "Yes, yes," said the other, and chuckled in a rather bloodcurdling tone. ..."

2. A Tramp Abroad by Mark Twain (1906)
"... nearly every day of its life. It was the only habitation in the whole Gemmi Pass. Close at hand, now, was a chance for a bloodcurdling Alpine adventure. ..."

3. Library Journal by American Library Association, Library Association (1922)
"... and especially the appearance of "the Lady who Hurries" at the Movie Theatre between a bloodcurdling mystery serial and Charlie Chaplin! ..."

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