bloodworthy

/ˈblʌdwɜːθi/

Definitions

1. adjective

worthy of sacrifice, especially in a ritual sense

“The ancient ritual required a bloodworthy to be sacrificed to the gods.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is worthy of sacrifice

“The priest declared the bloodworthy to be innocent, and the ritual was canceled.”

Synonyms

  • ritually pure
  • sacrificial

Antonyms

  • impure
  • unsacrificable