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Sanguine

noun
/ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/
Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounBlood colour; red.
2.nounAnything of a blood-red colour, as cloth.
3.nounA tincture, seldom used, of a blood-red colour (not to be confused with murrey).
4.nounBloodstone.
5.nounRed crayon.
6.verbTo stain with blood; to impart the colour of blood to; to ensanguine.
7.adjectiveHaving the colour of blood; blood red.
8.adjectiveHaving a bodily constitution characterised by a preponderance of blood over the other bodily humours, thought to be marked by irresponsible mirth; indulgent in pleasure to the exclusion of important matters.
9.adjectiveCharacterized by abundance and active circulation of blood.
"a sanguine bodily temperament"
10.adjectiveWarm; ardent.
"a sanguine temper"
11.adjectiveAnticipating the best; optimistic; confident; full of hope.
"I'm sanguine about the eventual success of the project."
12.adjectiveFull of blood; bloody.
13.adjectiveBloodthirsty.

Synonyms

animatedassuredbrightbullishbuoyantcheerfulcheeryconfidenthopefuloptimisticpositivered

Antonyms

bluegloomypessimisticdespondent
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