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sanguine

/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
san · guine /ˈsæŋ · ɡwɪn/
English Definition
adj. optimistic; hopeful; confident
中文释义
乐观的；满怀希望的
Significado en Español
optimista, esperanzado
한국어 뜻
낙관적인, 희망에 찬
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lạc quan, tràn đầy hy vọng
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Example Sentence

He was sanguine about the outcome.

他对结果很乐观。

Synonyms
optimistic hopeful
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sanguin (blood) + e→ optimistic, ruddy.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “sanguine” as used in the sentence: Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future of the project.

  1. A gloomy
  2. B optimistic
  3. C neutral
  4. D pessimistic
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B — optimistic. “sanguine” means adj. optimistic; hopeful; confident

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Despite the recent losses, the coach remained ______ about the team's future.

  1. A gloomy
  2. B sanguine
  3. C hopeless
  4. D despairing
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B — sanguine. “sanguine” means adj. optimistic; hopeful; confident

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Common questions about “sanguine”

What does “sanguine” mean?

sanguine — adj. optimistic; hopeful; confident. In Chinese: 乐观的；满怀希望的.

How do you pronounce “sanguine”?

sanguine is pronounced /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: san · guine.

How do you use “sanguine” in a sentence?

He was sanguine about the outcome. (他对结果很乐观。)

What are synonyms for “sanguine”?

optimistic, hopeful — all close in meaning to sanguine (adj. optimistic; hopeful; confident).

Is “sanguine” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. sanguine appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sanguine”?

sanguin (blood) + e→ optimistic, ruddy.

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