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Definition of Bloodcurdling
1. Adjective. Extremely 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
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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