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SANGUINE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 12 meanings of the word Sanguine.

How to pronounce sanguine:

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Sanguine - as a noun

A blood-red color

Chalk of a reddish-brown colour that resembles dried blood

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
red chalk

Sanguine - as an adjective satellite

Confidently optimistic and cheerful

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sanguineous12

Inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

Example: "A ruddy complexion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
florid10rubicund13ruddy10

Sanguine - as a verb

To stain with blood; to impart the colour of blood to; to ensanguine.

Sanguine - as an adjective

Having the colour of blood; blood red.

Having 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.

Characterized by abundance and active circulation of blood.

Example: "A sanguine bodily temperament"

Warm; ardent.

Example: "A sanguine temper"

Anticipating the best; optimistic; confident; full of hope.

Example: "I'm sanguine about the eventual success of the project."

Full of blood; bloody.

Bloodthirsty.

Example Sentences

"She remained sanguine despite facing numerous setbacks in her career."
"His sanguine attitude helped him deal with the challenges of starting a new business."
"The team had a sanguine outlook on the upcoming match."
"Despite the gloomy weather forecast, he remained sanguine that the picnic would still be enjoyable."
"The actress had a sanguine personality, always seeing the bright side of things."
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Word Game Points

Is SANGUINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sanguine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SANGUINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SANGUINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sanguine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SANGUINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SANGUINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sanguine is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SANGUINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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