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   sanguine

   /ˈsaŋɡwɪn/

   adjective

   • 1. optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation: "he is sanguine about prospects for the global economy" Similar optimisticbullishhopefulbuoyantpositivedisposed to look on the bright sideconfidentcheerfulcheerybrightassuredinformal:upbeatarchaic:of good cheerOpposite pessimisticgloomy
   • ▪ (in medieval science and medicine) of or having the constitution associated with the predominance of blood among the bodily humours, supposedly marked by a ruddy complexion and an optimistic disposition.
   • ▪ (of the complexion) florid or ruddy. archaic Similar floridruddyredred-facedreddishrosyrosy-cheekedpinkpinkishroseaterubicundhealthy-lookingglowingfreshflushedblushinghigh-colouredblowsyrare:erubescentrubescentOpposite pale
   • 2. blood-red. literary
   • 3. bloody or bloodthirsty. archaic

   noun

   • 1. a blood-red colour.
   • ▪ a deep red-brown crayon or pencil containing iron oxide.
   • ▪ a blood-red stain used in blazoning.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French sanguin(e) ‘blood red’, from Latin sanguineus ‘of blood’, from sanguis, sanguin- ‘blood’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sanguinely adverb
   • 2. sanguineness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSANGUINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Sanguine means positive and hopeful, or red in colour. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     SANGUINE meaning: 1. (of someone or someone's character)...

   • Znaczenie Sanguine, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SANGUINE definicja: 1. (of someone or someone's character)...

   • Sanguine in Russian

     SANGUINE translate: жизнерадостный, оптимистический . Learn...

   • Sanguine in Polish

     SANGUINE translate: pełen optymizmu . Learn more in the...

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     SANGUINE translate: 樂觀的，樂天的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sanguineSanguine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sanguine can mean bloodred, bloodthirsty, ruddy, or confidently optimistic, depending on the context. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and history of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySANGUINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Sanguine means positive and hopeful, or red in color. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › sanguineSANGUINE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Sanguine definition: cheerfully optimistic, sometimes to the point of seeming complacent, oblivious, or naive. See examples of SANGUINE used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSANGUINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Sanguine means cheerful and confident, or having a ruddy complexion or color. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › sanguineSanguine - definition of sanguine by The Free Dictionary

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   Sanguine means cheerfully confident, optimistic, or ruddy in appearance. It can also refer to a blood-red color or a type of pencil. Learn more about its origin, usage, and translations.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSANGUINE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Sanguine means positive and full of hope. Learn how to use this formal adjective in sentences and see translations in different languages.