Added 9 October 2026
sanguineous
adjective
Latin root: sanguineus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about sanguineous at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Accompanied by bloodshed.
this bitter and sanguinary war
- Confidently optimistic and cheerful.
Origin
Adapted borrowing of Latin sanguineus + -ous. Doublet of sanguine.
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