ensanguined

It emerged, not coincidentally, in the wake of the ensanguined doctrinal disputes that killed off Europeans at a higher percentage of their population than did World War I. Modern philosophy would be marked by its refocus on epistemology, which scrupulously analyzes the conditions for knowledge, as opposed to mere belief, and which recognizes, in the spirit of Erasmus, that among the threats to human flourishing, we should not underestimate the dangers of misplaced certitude.

I pictured her socks in the air, her little tennis socks with the balls at the heels, those ensanguined balls, bouncing.

Milton is credited with 630 neologisms, from “ensanguined,” “emblazonry” and “horrent” to the more commonly used “earthshaking,” “lovelorn,” “fragrance” and “by hook or crook,” as well as “pandemonium.”

These ensanguined smorgasbords, which feature lip-smacking walkers elbow deep in organs and flesh, are a hit with fans.

The game is an ensanguined carnival that demands focus.