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sanguine
optimistic, especially in a difficult situation
Synonyms
- optimistic
- hopeful
- positive
Antonyms
- pessimistic
- gloomy
sanguine in a sentence
Despite the setbacks, she remained sanguine about the project.
Despite the setbacks, she remained sanguine about the project.
Where it comes from
From Latin sanguis 'blood' (hot blood = optimistic temperament)
Memory hook
SANGUINE — sang-WINE, cheerful and rosy.
Read it in context
- The Marker on the Slope Narrative
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