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Uncommonsanguine
The correct spelling is sanguine.
How to pronounce sanguine
/ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/
nounIPA: /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/
Say it like: San-gui-ne
The correct spelling is sanguine. Blood colour; red. For example: "a sanguine bodily temperament"
Usage Examples
“a sanguine bodily temperament”
“a sanguine temper”
“I'm sanguine about the eventual success of the project.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Blood colour; red.
- 2.Anything of a blood-red colour, as cloth.
- 3.A tincture, seldom used, of a blood-red colour (not to be confused with murrey).
- 4.Bloodstone.
- 5.Red crayon.
verb
- 1.To stain with blood; to impart the colour of blood to; to ensanguine.
adjective
- 1.Having the colour of blood; blood red.
- 2.Having a bodily constitution characterised by a preponderance of blood over the other bodily humours, thought to be marked by irresponsible mirth; indulgent in pleasure to the exclusion of important matters.
- 3.Characterized by abundance and active circulation of blood.
- 4.Warm; ardent.
- 5.Anticipating the best; optimistic; confident; full of hope.
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