Sanguine – Hopeful and optimistic, especially in a bad or problematic situation

(Pronounced sang-win)

To remember the definition of the word sanguine, use the following mnemonic:

The team's supporters still sang that they would win (sanguine), despite being 8-0 down at half-time. They were very hopeful and optimistic.

Examples of sanguine in a sentence

After her divorce, Mary was sanguine about the future.

The soldiers were always sanguine about meeting their families again, even whilst hiding in the trenches.

Despite his life-limiting condition, Roger remained sanguine.