Meaning of blood-curdling | Babel Free
Definitions
Adjective. [C2]
Equivalents
Examples
“`Yes, yes,' said the other, and chuckled in a rather blood-curdling tone.”
“But presently Numa gave up the chase⟳ and, with a series of blood-curdling moans and roars, turned angrily back in search⟳ of another and an easier dinner.”
“As the van hurtled towards her, she threw the bag at the bonnet of the van. As it struck, she let⟳ out a blood-curdling scream⟳, as if she had been run⟳ over. “AAAAARRR GGGGHHHH!!!!!!””
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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