Meaning & Definition of word "Sanguine"

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.