CEFR B2

sanguine

adjective

Meaning

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Examples

He has a sanguine outlook on life, always expecting the best.
Despite the economic downturn, the investors remained sanguine about the company's future.

Synonyms: hopeful, optimistic, positive, confident

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sanguine (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

Definition

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Examples

He has a sanguine outlook on life, always expecting the best.
Despite the economic downturn, the investors remained sanguine about the company's future.
Her sanguine temperament made her a joy to be around, even during tough times.

How to Use sanguine

sanguine about (prepositional phrase): Feeling optimistic regarding a specific situation or outcome. — "The team is sanguine about their chances of winning the championship."

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