What are sanguine?

Sanguine is a term that can refer to a few different things:

1. In medieval medicine, sanguine was one of the four bodily humors, believed to be associated with blood and a cheerful, optimistic temperament.

2. In art, sanguine is a reddish-brown chalk or crayon used for drawing.

3. In general usage, sanguine can refer to a positive, optimistic, or confident attitude or outlook.

Meaning:

- Cheerful, optimistic, and lively
- Having a ruddy or red complexion

Origin:

- From the Latin word "sanguis," meaning "blood"

Usage:

- Adjective: She has a sanguine personality that brightens up any room.
- Noun: The sanguine are those who are always looking on the bright side.

Antonym: Melancholy

Examples:

- The sanguine child danced and sang all day long.
- Despite the challenges, she remained remarkably sanguine.
- The sanguine color of his face was a sign of good health.
- The group of sanguine friends gathered for a night of laughter and joy.

Other forms:

- Sanguineity (noun)
- Sanguineness (noun)

In Psychology:

In the theory of humours, sanguine is one of the four temperaments, characterized by:

- Jovial, enthusiastic, and expressive
- Outgoing, sociable, and charismatic
- Have a tendency towards optimism and cheerfulness