sanguine
adjective | /sanguine/
optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation
sanguine
adjective | /sanguine/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMoptimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation
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"She remained sanguine about recovery despite the setbacks."
"Economists were sanguine about the long-term prospects."
Mnemonic Trick
SANGUINE → SANG (blood) — historically blood-red, now cheerful and hopeful.
Etymology
From Latin sanguis “blood.”
Used metaphorically for hopeful or optimistic temperament.
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