Sanguine (?), a. [F. sanguin, L. sanguineus, fr. sanguis blood. Cf. Sanguineous.] 1. Having the color of blood; red.
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Of his complexion he was sanguine. Chaucer.
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Like to that sanguine flower inscribed with woe. Milton.
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2. Characterized by abundance and active circulation of blood; as, a sanguine bodily temperament.
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3. Warm; ardent; as, a sanguine temper.
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4. Anticipating the best; cheerfully optimistic; not desponding; confident; full of hope; as, sanguine of success; a sanguine disposition.
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Syn. -- Warm; ardent; lively; confident; hopeful; optimistic.
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Sanguine, v. t. To stain with blood; to impart the color of blood to; to ensanguine.
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