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Sanguine
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Noun
sanguine
- Blood color; red.
- Anything of a blood-red color, as cloth.
- Bloodstone.
- Red crayon. See the Note under Crayon, 1.
Verb
to sanguine
- To stain with blood; to impart the color of blood to; to ensanguine.
Adjective
sanguine
- Having the color of blood; red.
- Characterized by abundance and active circulation of blood; as, a sanguine bodily temperament.
- Warm; ardent; as, a sanguine temper.
- Anticipating the best; not desponding; confident; full of hope; as, sanguine of success.
Synonyms
- optimistic
- bullish
- hopeful
- buoyant
- positive
- confident
- cheerful
- cheery
- bright
- assured
- animated
- spirited
- upbeat
Antonyms
- pessimistic
- gloomy
Confusables
Not to be confused with sanguinary. Sanguine means 'optimistic', sanguinary means 'blood-thirsty, gory'.
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