Sanguine has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
Verb
1
To stain with blood; to impart the colour of blood to; to ensanguine.
Adjective
1
confidently optimistic and cheerful
2
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
"a ruddy complexion"
"Santa's rubicund cheeks"
"a fresh and sanguine complexion"
3
Having the colour of blood; blood red.
Example Sentences
"a ruddy complexion"
adjective
"Santa's rubicund cheeks"
adjective
"a fresh and sanguine complexion"
adjective
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