Meaning & Definition of word "Sanguine"

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    Sanguine

    /ˈsaŋɡwɪn/

    noun:

    • 1. a type of red ink used in drawing, made from a mixture of pigments.
      • Example: The artist preferred to use sanguine for sketching because of its warm hue.
    • 2. a person with a sanguine temperament, characterized by cheerfulness and a lively disposition.
      • Example: Her sanguine nature made her the life of every party.

    adjective:

    • 1. optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
      • Example: Despite the challenges ahead, she maintained a sanguine outlook on life.
    • 2. blood-red; ruddy.
      • Example: His sanguine complexion indicated he had spent a lot of time outdoors.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sanguine about something:

    to be optimistic about a specific situation.

    sanguine disposition:

    a personality trait characterized by a cheerful or optimistic outlook.

    Related Words

    sanguinity:

    the quality of being sanguine.

    sanguinify:

    to make sanguine or bloodlike.

    Slang Meanings of sanguine

    Meaning: Feeling good in a tough situation.

    Example Sentence: He was feeling sanguine even after losing his job.

    Meaning: Having a rosy outlook.

    Example Sentence: Her sanguine attitude helped lift everyone's spirits.