sanguine (n.)

  1. a blood-red color

    sanguine (adj.)

  1. confidently optimistic and cheerful

  2. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; a ruddy complexion; Santas rubicund cheeks; a fresh and sanguine complexion

    [ Syn: rubicund , ruddy , florid ]

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