sanguinely

san·guine

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sang-gwin]
- /ˈsæŋ gwɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sang-gwin]
- /ˈsæŋ gwɪn/

Definitions of sanguinely word

adjective sanguinely cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident: a sanguine disposition; sanguine expectations. 1
adjective sanguinely reddish; ruddy: a sanguine complexion. 1
adjective sanguinely (in old physiology) having blood as the predominating humor and consequently being ruddy-faced, cheerful, etc. 1
adjective sanguinely bloody; sanguinary. 1
adjective sanguinely blood-red; red. 1
adjective sanguinely Heraldry. a reddish-purple tincture. 1

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Origin of sanguinely

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English sanguyne a blood-red cloth < Old French sanguin < Latin sanguineus bloody, equivalent to sanguin-, stem of sanguis blood + -eus -eous

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Parts of speech for Sanguinely

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sanguinely popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for sanguinely

adv sanguinely

hopefully — in a hopeful manner: We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first.

adverb sanguinely

expectantly — In an expectant manner.
floridly — reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion.
optimistically — disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.

All 4 Synonyms of sanguinely