Sanguine

{saŋ-gwən}

adjective

  1. a blood-red color.

noun

  1. optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Examples of sanguine in a sentence:

  • Despite the fact the soldiers have not been home in eight months, they are still sanguine about seeing their families soon.
  • You can tell by the big smile on her fact that she has a sanguine temperament!