sanguine /san·guine/ (sang´gwin)
sanguine
sanguine [sang´gwin]
sanguine (sang´gwin),
1. plethoric.
2. ardent or hopeful.
san·guine (s ng gw n)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. |
sanguine
[sang′gwin]
Etymology: L, sanguis, blood
pertaining to abundant and active blood circulation, ruddy complexion, and an attitude full of vitality and confidence.
sanguine [sang´gwin]
1. plethoric.
2. ardent; hopeful.
sanguine (sang´gwin),
adj 1. pertaining to an abundant and active blood circulation, ruddy complexion.
n 2. an attitude full of vitality and confidence.
n 2. an attitude full of vitality and confidence.
sanguine
1. abounding in blood.
2. ardent; hopeful.
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