sanguinely

adverb

Definition of sanguinelynext
as in positively
in a positive or optimistic manner One bullish economist has gone out on a limb and sanguinely predicts a huge stock market boom ahead.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguinely
  1. positively
  2. optimistically
  3. cheerfully
  4. hopefully
Adverb
  • By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of positively
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  • Vendors talk, perhaps a touch optimistically, of underwriting that once took three days arriving in three minutes.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Arnold has spoken optimistically about this being a point in time that changes perceptions of Iraq on the world stage, allowing a global audience to see a nation keen to project itself in a more positive light.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Definition of optimistically
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  • My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.
    — Susan D'Arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
  • Most of them answered the phone cheerfully.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of cheerfully
Adverb
  • Both sides have taken to the pitch, and scores will hopefully be settled there.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Next up is a mouthwatering quarterfinal against Naomi Osaka, a Wimbledon occasion that will hopefully be worth the wait.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of hopefully
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“Sanguinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguinely. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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