Sanguine
/ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/noun
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
Did you know?The term 'sanguine' originates from the Latin word for blood, 'sanguis', suggesting a deep connection between vitality and a positive outlook on life.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sanguis
“blood; the essence of life.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
sanguin
“blood-red; associated with a lively or cheerful disposition.”
14th Century
Middle English
sanguin
“blood-like; embodying the characteristics of blood.”
Modern English
English
sanguine
“cheerfully optimistic; reflecting a blood-associated vitality.”
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