Sanguine

/ˈsaŋɡwɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a type of red ink used in drawing, made from a mixture of pigments.

The artist preferred to use sanguine for sketching because of its warm hue.

a person with a sanguine temperament, characterized by cheerfulness and a lively disposition.

Her sanguine nature made her the life of every party.

adjective

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Despite the challenges ahead, she maintained a sanguine outlook on life.

blood-red; ruddy.

His sanguine complexion indicated he had spent a lot of time outdoors.

Middle English, from Latin sanguin-, sanguis meaning 'blood'.

sanguine about something

to be optimistic about a specific situation.

sanguine disposition

a personality trait characterized by a cheerful or optimistic outlook.

sanguinity

the quality of being sanguine.

sanguinify

to make sanguine or bloodlike.

Feeling good in a tough situation.

He was feeling sanguine even after losing his job.

Having a rosy outlook.

Her sanguine attitude helped lift everyone's spirits.