Synonyms of sanguine

Noun


1. sanguine, red, redness

usage: a blood-red color

Adjective


1. sanguine, optimistic (vs. pessimistic)

usage: confidently optimistic and cheerful

2. rubicund, ruddy, florid, sanguine, healthy (vs. unhealthy)

usage: inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion"

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Definition and meaning of sanguine (Dictionary)