sanguine

adjective

ˈsaŋ-gwən How to pronounce sanguine (audio)
Definition of sanguinenext
1
as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt I'm reasonably sanguine about the adoption of the latest proposal

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2
as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing the Civil War remains America's most sanguine conflict

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3
as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone a baby with a sanguine complexion is more likely to leave the hospital early than a sickly-looking one

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Recent Examples of sanguine Only for the Journal’s editorialists to gently pat presumably a few less than sanguine readers on the head with an allegedly encouraging caveat about legislation that empowers presidents to impose tariffs of the 100% kind on other nations. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 When smoke lingers over a grape in that state, the volatile phenols will bind with the sugars in the grape skins, giving the fruit a smoky, sanguine, ashy taste. — Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 After the penultimate stage of the grueling race, Pogacar did not sound sanguine about his prospects for future Tour wins. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026 Crabtree-Ireland is sanguine that this technology won’t replace human interaction. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sanguine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
  1. confident
  2. murderous
  3. tanned
  4. sure
  5. bloody
  6. glowing
  7. positive
  8. sanguinary
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  • If Taipei refrains from crossing the ultimate red line of declaring formal independence, Beijing appears confident in its long-term strategy of integration.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In short, analysts are confident that music streaming services such as Spotify can enforce strict account policies, raise prices, and still make more money.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • Discordant keys fly like daggers while snares trip over bass thuds; there’s a jazzy piano interlude, and then a murderous hard-rock siege razes the mix to the ground.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Unfortunately for Luca, the camera is inhabited by a demon that forces him to continue a murderous ritual started decades ago by a satanist serial killer (the titular Madison).
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
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  • And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026
Definition of tanned
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  • Meanwhile, the centrists are not sure where to situate themselves.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The mini-motorhome also comes with plenty of features sure to make your next road trip more comfortable.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sure
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  • In December 2024, Syrian rebels streamed into Damascus in a surprise attack that toppled President Bashar al-Assad and put an end to more than 13 bloody years of civil war.
    — Emily Feng, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Administration’s tactics have reminded her of recent malicious acts in France tied to Russian operatives, such as the defacing of a Holocaust memorial with bloody handprints and the planting of a pig’s head outside a mosque.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
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  • After preparing the skin with Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Magic Cream, Giannetos created a glowing base using Airbrush Flawless Foundation, Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer, and the Hollywood Contour Wand.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Lumbering wooden doors are pivoted open to reveal the breezy hotel lobby and create a view with layers of water, first the still ornamental pools, then the main central pool and finally the glowing Caribbean sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of glowing
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  • Carls pointed out that in the huddle during the timeouts, Campbell stayed upbeat and positive.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In May, Filosa laid out a five-year plan to achieve positive free cash flow by 2027.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of positive
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  • Or some other colorful character in some other sanguinary chamber with some other lethal weapon?
    — John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 16 Mar. 2026
  • In a series of sanguinary close-ups, Elvira takes a cleaver to her digits, first slicing them and then fully dismembering them.
    — Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
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