January 28, 2027

Sanguineous

adjective

Definition

Relating to blood; of the colour of blood. In older medicine it described a temperament characterised by a rosy complexion and optimistic outlook.

Example Sentence

“The battlefield was described in sanguineous terms that left nothing to the imagination.”

Etymology

From Latin sanguineus, from sanguis (blood).

Scrabble Score

S1A1N1G2U1I1N1E1O1U1S1

SANGUINEOUS scores 12 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

bloody blood-red gory crimson

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