American English pronunciation
How to pronounce sanguine
IPA transcription: ['sæŋɡwɪn]
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Noun
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a blood-red color
Adjective
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inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
“a ruddy complexion”
“Santa's rubicund cheeks”
“a fresh and sanguine complexion”
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confidently optimistic and cheerful
Usage examples
- Easier species include "N. alata", "N. ventricosa", "N. khasiana", and "N. sanguinea".
- Hippocrates theorized that there are four personality types: choleric, melancholic, sanguine, and phlegmatic.