SANGUINE Synonyms: 169 Similar and Opposite Words

sanguine

adjective

ˈsaŋ-gwən

Definition of sanguine

as in confident

having or showing a mind free from doubt I'm reasonably sanguine about the adoption of the latest proposal

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as in murderous

eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing the Civil War remains America's most sanguine conflict

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as in tanned

having a healthy reddish skin tone a baby with a sanguine complexion is more likely to leave the hospital early than a sickly-looking one

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Recent Examples of sanguine After the penultimate stage of the grueling race, Pogacar did not sound sanguine about his prospects for future Tour wins. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026 Crabtree-Ireland is sanguine that this technology won’t replace human interaction. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Jefferson’s sanguine view complemented his conviction that the American people ought to boldly self-govern, unimpeded by the state. — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 On his show, Ferdinand is sanguine at the final whistle. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sanguine

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Adjective

As for his teammates, players like senior tight end Ka’Morreun Pimpton also remain confident in what Craig can do this season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
The club were aware of interest from other Premier League parties but were confident of being able to complete the signing.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

For months, online ads have been peppering audiences with glimpses of Buddy, a ’90s children’s TV unicorn who turns creepy and murderous in what IndieWire called way back at Sundance the first great Midnight Movie of 2026.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026
Then came Hamas’ murderous invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023, and the even more murderous Israeli invasion of Gaza, which triggered protests and encampments on college campuses from Mexico to Australia.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of murderous

Adjective

And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026

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Khomeini’s decision turned it into a six-year war of attrition that killed hundreds of thousands, one of the bloodiest conflicts in the region’s modern history.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
In early 2026, satellite images revealed Akinci drones deployed in southern Egypt for executing strikes against the Rapid Support Forces fighting in the bloody civil war in neighboring Sudan.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of bloody

Adjective

Set the scene The lobby is a vast, bubble-era set piece—soaring double-height ceilings gridded with geometric lights, warm wood paneling, and a glowing staircase.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration and keeps skin smooth and glowing, plus there’s niacinamide and licorice extract to brighten and even the complexion.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Though Rosado tested positive for a small amount of meth and had been going up to 90 mph, the evidence indicated that Rosado had fallen asleep and that his car drifted off the freeway before hitting a guardrail, Cherney said.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
His remarks later shifted toward perseverance and remaining positive through difficult circumstances.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

Or some other colorful character in some other sanguinary chamber with some other lethal weapon?

— John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 16 Mar. 2026
In a series of sanguinary close-ups, Elvira takes a cleaver to her digits, first slicing them and then fully dismembering them.

— Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025

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