exsanguine

[ eks-sang-gwin ]

adjective

1. anemic; bloodless.

exsanguine

/ ɪkˈsæŋɡwɪn /

adjective

1. without blood; bloodless or anaemic

Derived Forms

• ˌexsanˈguinity, noun

Other Words From

• exsan·guini·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exsanguine¹

1640–50; < Latin exsangu ( is ) bloodless ( ex- ¹, sanguine ) + -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of exsanguine¹

C17: from Latin exsanguis, from sanguis blood

Example Sentences

The exsanguine atmosphere of the place was especially heartbreaking for him.

From New York Times