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sanguine
UK
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
US
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
Translations
sanguines
pl
UK
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
US
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
The sketch was done entirely in sanguine, giving it a warm, earthy tone.
L'esquisse était entièrement réalisée à la sanguine, lui donnant un ton chaud et terreux.
Physicians once thought an excess of sanguine could make a person lively and optimistic.
Les médecins pensaient autrefois qu'un excès de sang pouvait rendre une personne vive et optimiste.
Among the four classical temperaments, the sanguine is lively and talkative.
Parmi les quatre tempéraments classiques, le sanguin est vif et bavard.
sanguined
Past Simple
sanguined
Past Participle
sanguining
Gerund
Archaic and rare verb meaning 'to make blood-red; to stain with blood or red pigment'.
Additional translations
more sanguine
Comp.
most sanguine
Super.
UK
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
US
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
Despite the economic downturn, she remained sanguine about the company's future.
Malgré le ralentissement économique, elle est restée optimiste quant à l'avenir de l'entreprise.
His sanguine cheeks were a sign of his good health.
Ses joues sanguines étaient le signe de sa bonne santé.
Additional translations
Definitions
The artist chose a deep sanguine for the sunset in his painting.
The sketch was done entirely in sanguine, giving it a warm, earthy tone.
Physicians once thought an excess of sanguine could make a person lively and optimistic.
Among the four classical temperaments, the sanguine is lively and talkative.
The setting sun sanguined the clouds with crimson light.
Despite the economic downturn, she remained sanguine about the company's future.
His sanguine cheeks were a sign of his good health.
The horizon glowed a sanguine red as the sun dipped below the sea.