Does Sanguine Mean Blood?

The word sanguine derives from sanguineus, Latin for "blood" or "bloody," and over the more than 600 years it's been in use it has had meanings ranging from "bloodthirsty" and "bloodred" to today's most common one, "confident, optimistic."

What is the synonym of sanguine?

optimistic, bullish, hopeful, buoyant, positive, disposed to look on the bright side, confident, cheerful, cheery, bright, assured.

What is an example of sanguine?

The definition of sanguine is someone or something the color of blood or a reddish color. An example of sanguine is rosy cheeks. ... In medieval physiology, having the warm, passionate, cheerful temperament and the healthy, ruddy complexion of one in whom the blood is the predominant humor of the four.

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