— sanguinely , adv. — sanguinity, sanguinness , n.
/sang"gwin/ , adj.
1. cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident: a sanguine disposition; sanguine expectations.
2. reddish; ruddy: a sanguine complexion.
3. (in old physiology) having blood as the predominating humor and consequently being ruddy-faced, cheerful, etc.
4. bloody; sanguinary.
5. blood-red; red.
6. Heraldry. a reddish-purple tincture.
n.
7. a red iron-oxide crayon used in making drawings.
[ 1275-1325; ME sanguyne a blood-red cloth sanguin sanguineus bloody, equiv. to sanguin-, s. of sanguis blood + -eus -EOUS ]
Syn. 1. enthusiastic, buoyant, animated, lively, spirited.
Ant. 1. morose.