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Meaning of 'sanguine' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sanguine [ a.]
- 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.
2 . Sanguine [ n.]
- Blood color; red.
- Anything of a blood-red color, as cloth.
- Bloodstone.
- Red crayon. See the Note under Crayon, 1.
3 . Sanguine [ v. t.]
- To stain with blood; to impart the color of blood to; to ensanguine.

Meaning of 'sanguine' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . sanguine [ s]
Meaning (1):
- inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
Example in sentence:
  • a fresh and sanguine complexion;
  • a ruddy complexion;
  • Santa's rubicund cheeks

Nearby Words:

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