Synonyms for

Blooded

Verb / ˈblʌdɪd / Another word for blooded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a specified kind of blood

Synonyms & similar words

blood fullblood fullblooded purebred pedigreed thoroughbred full-blooded pure-blooded high-blooded well-bred noble aristocratic blue-blooded gentle distinguished exclusive fine first-class high-class high-toned select superior upper-class

Synonyms by register

Formal

initiated trained experienced seasoned

Informal

newbie rookie freshman beginner

Literary

baptized tempered

Antonyms

unblooded inexperienced novice green uninitiated untrained amateur

Common collocations

  • blooded novice
  • blooded rookie
  • blooded warrior
  • blooded hunter
  • blooded in battle
  • blooded by experience

Word family

noun blood
adjective blooded

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective to describe someone or something that has gained experience, especially in combat or a difficult situation. It implies a first, often significant, encounter with such circumstances.

Example sentences

  1. The puppy was a purebred golden retriever with blooded parents.
  2. The racehorse was a thoroughbred with excellent blooded lineage.
  3. The queen's dogs were all well-bred and blooded.
  4. The family's cat was not a purebred, but it was still loved just the same.
  5. The champion bull had a pedigree that included many blooded ancestors.

Quotes

  • Blooded horses are the aristocracy of the equine world. - George Stubbs
  • The blooded stock is the safest and surest. - Thomas Jefferson
  • The blooded pigeons are, without exception, the best. - Charles Darwin

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