adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Reddened and inflamed because of congested blood vessels.

   "She said she was perfectly fine but I could tell she was tired; her eyes were all bloodshot."

Adjective

1. 1
   (of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

unhealthy

Example

More examples

"Sami's eyes were quite bloodshot."

Etymology

From blood + shot.

Related phrases

blood vessel

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