1. (

• sanguine

) a blood-red color ;

1. (

• sanguine ,
• sanguineous

) confidently optimistic and cheerful ;

2. (

• rubicund ,
• ruddy ,
• florid ,
• sanguine

) inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion" ;