blooded
/ˈblʌdɪd/
adjective
- Having a specified kind of blood or ancestry, especially in terms of purity or breed (used in combination, e.g., 'warm-blooded', 'cold-blooded', 'full-blooded').
- Warm-blooded animals like dogs and cats maintain a constant body temperature.
- The horse was a full-blooded Arabian, prized for its speed and endurance.
- Cold-blooded creatures such as snakes rely on the sun to warm their bodies.
- Initiated or experienced in a particular activity, especially through a first encounter (often used in phrases like 'blooded in battle').
- After her first big presentation, she felt blooded and more confident at work.
- The young soldier was blooded in his first skirmish and learned quickly.
- The rookie player was blooded during the championship game and performed well.
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