blodnær
Blodnær is a Norwegian adjective used to describe a person or creature with a strong or obsessive interest in blood, often implying a tendency toward bloodshed or violence. In literary and journalistic use, it is typically employed metaphorically to emphasize brutality, cruelty, or thrill-seeking behavior. It is not a formal scientific term; for biological contexts, words such as hematophagous or blood-feeding are used.
The word is a compound of blod (blood) and nær (near, close), conveying the sense of being
Usage notes and nuances: Blodnær usually carries a negative or sensational tone. It can describe villains, gore-loving
Related terms and alternatives: Blodtørst is a more common expression meaning “bloodthirsty” and may be used
See also: bloodthirst, blood-feeding, hematophagy, violence in media, literary characterization.