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Definitions

sanguine

[sang-gwin] / ˈsæŋ gwɪn /
ADJECTIVE
happy; optimistic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buoyant cheerful confident enthusiastic hopeful upbeat
STRONG
positive
WEAK
animated assured expectant lively secure self-assured self-confident spirited undoubtful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depressed down gloomy pessimistic sad
WEAK
unhappy
ADJECTIVE
reddish; flushed
Synonyms
STRONG
flush glowing red scarlet
WEAK
bloody florid rubicund ruddy
Antonyms
WEAK
pale pallid sallow

Example Sentences

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Not everyone is as sanguine about prospects for a lasting truce as Lee.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Some former senior Israeli security officials were less sanguine about the results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

When Jalibert walked out of the squad, Galthie remained sanguine.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

But we have seen markets comfortably absorb myriad geopolitical risks over the past few years and concern remains sanguine.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

I presume that the sanguine temperament itself and the disturbing influence end in a mentally-accomplished finish; a possibly dangerous man, probably dangerous if unselfish.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker