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sanguine

[ sang-gwin ]

adjective

  1. cheerfully optimistic, sometimes to the point of seeming complacent, oblivious, or naive:

    a sanguine disposition;

    sanguine expectations.

    Synonyms: , , , , , ,

    Antonyms:

  2. a sanguine complexion.

  3. (in old physiology) having blood as the predominating humor and consequently being ruddy-faced, cheerful, etc.
  4. Heraldry. a reddish-purple tincture.


noun

  1. a red iron-oxide crayon used in making drawings.

sanguine

/ ˈæŋɡɪ /

adjective

  1. cheerful and confident; optimistic
  2. (esp of the complexion) ruddy in appearance
  3. blood-red
  4. an obsolete word for sanguinary
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. Also calledred chalk a red pencil containing ferric oxide, used in drawing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԲܾԱ, adverb
  • ˈԲܾԱԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ܾԱ· adverb
  • ·ܾ··ٲ [sang-, gwin, -i-tee], ·ܾ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz··ܾԱ adjective
  • non··ܾԱ· adverb
  • ԴDz··ܾԱ·ness noun
  • ···ܾԱ adjective
  • o·ver··ܾԱ· adverb
  • ···ܾԱ·ness noun
  • ··ܾԱ adjective
  • ܲ·-·ܾԱ adjective
  • qua·si-·ܾԱ· adverb
  • ···ܾԱ adjective
  • su·per··ܾ··ٲ noun
  • ܲ··ܾԱ adjective
  • un··ܾԱ· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of sanguine1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English sanguyne “a blood-red cloth,” from Old French sanguin, from Latin sanguineus “bloody,” equivalent to sanguin-, stem of sanguis “blood” + -eus -eous
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of sanguine1

C14: from Latin sanguineus bloody, from sanguis blood
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Example Sentences

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Some people believe we can adapt over time to this new reality, but pronatalists are less sanguine.

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Phillip and team are sanguine about this and insist this is good news.

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In the eyes of many, Sheinbaum’s sanguine assertions that Mexico will bypass a tariff calamity seem somewhat premature, like the praises she has received worldwide as a leader who knows how to handle Trump.

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Others are more sanguine about the 2025 economic outlook, saying that investors could see a bumper year despite initial hurdles.

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“And even if you are sanguine enough, subconsciously that leaks into you.”

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