Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/

Definitions of sanguine

noun a blood-red color

Example Sentences

A1 She had a sanguine personality, always seeing the bright side of things.

A2 The sanguine in the painting added a pop of color to the otherwise dull scene.

B1 His sanguine attitude helped him overcome many obstacles in life.

B2 The company's sanguine outlook for the future reassured investors.

C1 Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine and confident in her abilities.

C2 The CEO's sanguine approach to problem-solving inspired the entire team.

adjective optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation

Example Sentences

A1 She felt sanguine about passing her driving test.

A2 Despite the challenges, he remained sanguine about the outcome.

B1 The team was sanguine about their chances of winning the competition.

B2 Her sanguine attitude helped her navigate through difficult situations.

C1 His sanguine outlook on life inspired those around him.

C2 The CEO's sanguine demeanor reassured investors during the company's restructuring.

Examples of sanguine in a Sentence

formal Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the company's future prospects.

informal Even though things look tough, he's staying pretty sanguine about it all.

slang She's got a sanguine attitude, always looking on the bright side.

figurative His sanguine outlook on life is like a ray of sunshine on a rainy day.

Grammatical Forms of sanguine

past tense

sanguined

plural

sanguines

comparative

more sanguine

superlative

most sanguine

present tense

sanguines

future tense

will sanguine

perfect tense

have sanguined

continuous tense

is sanguining

singular

sanguine

positive degree

sanguine

infinitive

to sanguine

gerund

sanguining

participle

sanguined

Origin and Evolution of sanguine

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'sanguine' originated from the Latin word 'sanguineus' which means blood-red or bloody.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the color of blood, the word 'sanguine' evolved to also mean optimistic or cheerful, possibly due to the belief in medieval medicine that a person with a sanguine temperament had an excess of blood leading to a cheerful disposition.