sanguine
Example Sentences
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Those of a contrarian bent may thus consider a very high ratio is signaling equity investors are too sanguine, while a dive in the ratio may mean they are too pessimistic.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
And perhaps, because so many investors have seen this movie before, the reaction is a bit more sanguine.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
When Jalibert walked out of the squad, Galthie remained sanguine.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
His insistence that no one is safe until everyone is safe, can seem to portend a future in which no one will ever be safe, though as a teacher I assume he’s more sanguine.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 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
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