sanguine
adjective
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation; blood-red in color; in medieval medicine, having blood as the predominant bodily humor.
Etymology
From Latin sanguineus "of blood," from sanguis "blood."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Despite setbacks, she remained sanguine about the project."
- 2.
"His sanguine temperament kept team morale high."
- 3.
"The sunset painted sanguine streaks across the sky."
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Fun Fact
Medieval medicine believed four humors determined personality: blood (sanguine/optimistic), phlegm (phlegmatic/calm), yellow bile (choleric/angry), and black bile (melancholic/sad). We still use these terms.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (S, A, N, G, U, I, N, E)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "SA" at the start of words.
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