Learn a Word Daily — Sanguine
Your Word of the Day — Sanguine: definition, nuance, usage & audio.
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Word of the Day · November 27, 2025
Sanguine
SANG-gwən · adjective
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Definition
- Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
- Ruddy or blood-red (archaic/literary).
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin sanguis “blood.”
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Nuance
Cheerfully confident; warmer than “optimistic.”
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Usage
“Despite delays, the team remained sanguine about launch.”
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Fun Fact
Medieval “humors” linked the sanguine temperament with cheerfulness.
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