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Definition sanguine in British English

sanguine adjective

adjective
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
1

confident and hopeful about what might happen, especially in a difficult situation

Example

She was her usual sanguine self.

Example

Josh was less sanguine about the situation in the eastern region of the country.

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Definition sanguine in British English