cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident

a sanguine disposition; sanguine expectations.

reddish; ruddy

a sanguine complexion.

(in old physiology) having blood as the predominating humor and consequently being ruddy-faced, cheerful, etc.

bloody; sanguinary.

blood-red; red.

Heraldry . a reddish-purple tincture.

a red iron-oxide crayon used in making drawings.

adjective

depressed , pessimistic , sad , unhappy , pale , pallid , sallow

adjective

animated , assured , buoyant , cheerful , confident , enthusiastic , expectant , hopeful , lively , positive , secure , self-assured , self-confident , spirited , undoubtful , upbeatnotes:sanguinary means accompanied by bloodshed or eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed , while sanguine means confidently optimistic and cheerful or inclined to a healthy reddish color , bloody , florid , flush , glowing , red , rubicund , ruddy , scarletnotes:sanguinary means accompanied by bloodshed or eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed , blooming , flushed , full-blooded , rosy , panglossian , roseate , rose-colored , fond , happy , optimistic , passionate , upbeat , warm