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sanguine

 

[ ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. This person always looks on the bright side of life and is confident that things will work out.

Synonyms

cheerful, hopeful, optimistic

Examples of usage

  • Despite facing many challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
  • His sanguine attitude helped him overcome obstacles with ease.
Context #2 | Adjective

medical

Having a healthy reddish skin color, used to describe a person's complexion. This term is often used in the context of health assessments.

Synonyms

flushed, rosy, ruddy

Examples of usage

  • The doctor noted her sanguine complexion as a sign of good health.
  • A sanguine appearance can be an indicator of proper blood circulation.

Translations

Translations of the word "sanguine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sanguíneo

🇮🇳 रक्तिम

🇩🇪 sanguinisch

🇮🇩 sanguine

🇺🇦 сангвінічний

🇵🇱 sangwiniczny

🇯🇵 血色の良い (けっしょくのよい)

🇫🇷 sanguin

🇪🇸 sanguíneo

🇹🇷 kanlı

🇰🇷 혈색이 좋은

🇸🇦 دموي

🇨🇿 sangvinický

🇸🇰 sangvinický

🇨🇳 乐观的 (lèguān de)

🇸🇮 sangviničen

🇮🇸 blóðríkur

🇰🇿 қанды

🇬🇪 სისხლიანი

🇦🇿 qanlı

🇲🇽 sanguíneo

Etymology

The word 'sanguine' originated from the Latin word 'sanguineus', which means 'of blood' or 'bloody'. In ancient times, sanguine was associated with the belief that a person's temperament and personality were influenced by the balance of bodily fluids, particularly blood. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent a positive and optimistic outlook. Today, 'sanguine' is commonly used to describe a hopeful and cheerful attitude, as well as a healthy complexion.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,070, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.