Graphic Definition of Sanguine

Sanguine adj. 1. Positive; optimistic especially during challenging circumstances

2. Blood red.

n. Sanguinity


"Sanguine" has multiple meanings, but its primary definition relates to a temperament or disposition marked by optimism, confidence, and a cheerful outlook on life. This term can also refer to a reddish color reminiscent of blood, and historically, it was associated with one of the four humors in medieval physiology, believed to be connected with a cheerful and hopeful temperament.

When someone is described as sanguine, it suggests that they are hopeful, confident, and have a generally positive attitude towards life and its challenges. This disposition often involves seeing the best in situations and anticipating favorable outcomes.

In art, a sanguine color palette might include hues of red or reddish-brown, evoking warmth and vitality.

Overall, "sanguine" carries connotations of optimism, positivity, and vitality, whether describing a temperament, a color, or an artistic style.

From the belief that a ruddy complexion implies vigour

 

"Getting the blood moving through your body does do wonders for your complexion."

-John Cameron Mitchell

 

If you don't feel "Sanguine" today choose one-to-three of the following instead:

Amiable, Ameliorative, Amused, Amusing, Ascendant, Auspicious, Beatific, Blissful, Blythe, Blithesome, Boisterous, Bonzer, Brilliant, Buoyant, Carefree, Celebratory, Cheerful, Cheery, Childlike, Chuffed, Chipper, Cock-a-hoop, Cohortative, Coltish, Confelicitous, Content, Contented, Couthie, Crackerjack, Dapatical, Delightful, Delighted, Diverted, Droll, Easygoing, Effulgent, Elated, Enjoyable, Eudaemonistic, Euphoric, Excelsior, Exhilarated, Exuberant, Fain, Fantastic, Festal, Festive, Frabjous, Free, Frolicsome, Fulgent, Gelastic, Gelogenic, Glad, Gleeful, Good, Good-humoured, Good-natured, Grateful, Gratified, Happy, Happy-go-lucky, Harmonic/Harmonious, Heartsome, Humorous, Hunky-dory, In a good mood, In good spirits, Insouciant, Jiggish, Jocose, Jocoserious, Jocular, Jolif, Jolly, Jovial, Joyful, Joyous, Jubilant, Lepid, Liefly, Light, Light-hearted, Lively, Ludibund, Ludic, Lusory, Mabsoot, Merry, Mirthful, Optimistic, Overjoyed, Panglossian, Peppy, Perky, Playful, Pleasant, Pleased, Positive, Profulgent, Radiant, Rejuvenated, Rejuvenescent, Relaxed, Reviviscent, Rhapsodic, Risible, Rollicking, Satisfied, Shining, Slamin', Sportive, Sprightly, Sunny, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Thrilled, Thrilling, Tickled, Twitterpated, Uber, Upbeat, Upbuilding, Uplifted, Uplifting, Vegete, Vibrant, Vitative, Vivacious, Waggish, Weleful, Welsome, Whimsical, Wonderful, Zoetic

Cheers!

 

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