June 04, 2026
Sanguine
adjectiveDefinition
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation. In medieval medicine it described a temperament thought to result from a predominance of blood.
Example Sentence
“Despite the setbacks, she remained sanguine about the project's ultimate success.”
Etymology
From Latin sanguineus (of blood), from sanguis (blood); a rosy complexion indicated an optimistic disposition.
Scrabble Score
S1A1N1G2U1I1N1E1
SANGUINE scores 9 points in Scrabble.
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