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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 bloodplay

  Familiarity information: BLOODLESSLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BLOODLESSLY (adverb)


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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