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 sanguine sanguine /ˈsæŋgwɪn/

adjective

  1. Inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life  ( florid , rubicund , sanguine , ruddy )
    inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
     A ruddy complexion
    a ruddy complexion
     Santa's rubicund cheeks
    Santa's rubicund cheeks
     A fresh and sanguine complexion
    a fresh and sanguine complexion
  2. Confidently optimistic and cheerful  ( sanguine , sanguineous )
    confidently optimistic and cheerful

noun

  1. A blood-red color  ( sanguine )
    a blood-red color
     The sunset painted the sky in shades of sanguine.
    The sunset painted the sky in shades of sanguine.