sanguinity

san·guine

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of sanguinity word

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

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Origin of sanguinity

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 Sanguinity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sanguinity 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.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for sanguinity

noun sanguinity

good cheer — cheerful spirits; courage: to be of good cheer.
hopefulness — full of hope; expressing hope: His hopeful words stimulated optimism.
idealism — the cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.
idealisms — the cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.
optimism — a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.

All 5 Synonyms of sanguinity