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sanguine /san·guine/ (sang´gwin)

1. plethoric.

2. ardent or hopeful.

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san·guine (snggwn)

adj.

1. Of a healthy, reddish color; ruddy.

2. Cheerfully confident; optimistic.

3. Archaic Having blood as the dominant humor in terms of medieval physiology.

4. Archaic Having the temperament and ruddy complexion that was formerly thought to be characteristic of a person dominated by this humor; passionate.

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sanguine

[sang′gwin]

Etymology: L, sanguis, blood

pertaining to abundant and active blood circulation, ruddy complexion, and an attitude full of vitality and confidence.

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sanguine (sang´gwin),

adj 1. pertaining to an abundant and active blood circulation, ruddy complexion.
n 2. an attitude full of vitality and confidence.

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sanguine

1. abounding in blood.

2. ardent; hopeful.