sanguine

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sanguine  /ˈsæŋɡ wɪn/ ? Meaning of "sanguine"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a blood-red color
  2. (adj) confidently optimistic and cheerful
  3. (adj) inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

Synonym(s)

rubicund, ruddy

Derived Word(s)

sanguineous, sanguinity

Usage(s):

  1. As the day of the show comes nearer, he is less and less sanguine about the success of the show.
  2. Despite the injuries the team captain is sanguine about the success of her team in the current tour.
  3. Michelle said she is not sure how world leaders are still sanguine about the success of the environment agreement when there was so much opposition to the clauses of the treaty.

Quotes

  1. "No efficient business would be sanguine and we're not, but we think we're a worthy opponent for News Corp.," Scardino said when questioned about Pearson's views on the potential takeover.
    on Jul 30, 2007 By: Marjorie Scardino Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "I am reasonably sanguine about the implications of any fall in house prices for consumer spending" because they are both driven mainly by income expectations, Bean said.
    on Apr 17, 2008 By: Charlie Bean Source: Bloomberg

  3. "To know for the first time but never for the last the shining generous faces of the Sydney sailors, their ready smiles, sanguine youth and camaraderie in troubled times," Ms Bryce said.
    on Nov 19, 2008 By: Quentin Bryce Source: The Australian

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