sanguine
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
ADJECTIVE
1. Optimistic and hopeful
Having a positive outlook and expecting favorable outcomes, even when circumstances are uncertain or difficult.
1.1. Hopeful about the future or an outcome
Describes someone who confidently expects that a situation, plan, or undertaking will turn out well.
Synonyms
- optimistic
- hopeful
- positive
- upbeat
- confident
- buoyant
- cheerful
- rosy
Antonyms
- pessimistic
- doubtful
- gloomy
- despondent
- discouraged
- hopeless
Examples
- Despite the challenges ahead, she remained sanguine about the project's success.
- The coach was sanguine about the team's chances of winning the championship.
Related Words
- expectant
- assured
- encouraged
- forward-looking
- positive-minded
ADJECTIVE
2. Having a blood-red or reddish appearance
Having a deep red color resembling blood, or a naturally ruddy and healthy-looking complexion.
2.1. Blood-red in color
Describes an object, substance, or pigment that has a deep red hue resembling the color of blood.
Synonyms
- blood-red
- crimson
- scarlet
- ruddy
- sanguinary
Antonyms
- colorless
- pale
- white
- bloodless
Examples
- The artist used a sanguine pigment to create the deep red tones in the painting.
- The sky took on a sanguine hue as the sun disappeared below the horizon.
Related Words
- vermilion
- carmine
- ruby
- red pigment
- bloodstone
2.2. Having a ruddy or healthy complexion
Describes a person's face or skin as reddish and healthy-looking, often associated historically with a vigorous bodily constitution.
Synonyms
- ruddy
- rosy
- florid
- red-cheeked
- glowing
- rubicund
Antonyms
Examples
- The farmer had a sanguine complexion after years of working outdoors.
- His sanguine cheeks made him look healthy and full of vitality.
Related Words
- flushed
- blushing
- blooming
- bronzed
ADJECTIVE
3. Bloodthirsty or inclined toward violence
Characterized by a desire for bloodshed, cruelty, or violent action; an archaic or literary use of the word.
3.1. Having a bloodthirsty or violent disposition
Describes a person, character, or disposition that is cruel, aggressive, or eager to cause bloodshed.
Synonyms
- bloodthirsty
- sanguinary
- murderous
- ferocious
- savage
- vicious
- ruthless
Antonyms
Examples
- The sanguine tyrant was remembered for his brutal treatment of defeated enemies.
- The novel depicts a sanguine warrior who delights in bloodshed.
Related Words
NOUN
4. A blood-red pigment or material
A deep red color or pigment resembling blood, historically used in artistic and decorative materials.
4.1. Red drawing pigment or crayon
Refers to a reddish drawing material, commonly a reddish-brown chalk or crayon, used by artists for sketching and shading.
Synonyms
- red chalk
- red crayon
- red pigment
Examples
- The artist made a detailed portrait using sanguine on tinted paper.
- She chose sanguine for the warm reddish tones in her figure drawing.
Related Words
- drawing chalk
- pastel
- ochre
- pigment
- artist's crayon
4.2. Blood-red color or tincture
Refers to a deep red hue resembling blood, or a historical heraldic tincture associated with that color.
Synonyms
- blood-red
- crimson
- scarlet
- red
Examples
- The manuscript described the shield as bearing a sanguine tincture.
- The fabric was dyed in a rich sanguine shade.
Related Words
- heraldry
- tincture
- carmine
- vermilion
- bloodstone