SANGUINELY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

sanguinely

adverb

Definition of sanguinely

as in positively

in a positive or optimistic manner One bullish economist has gone out on a limb and sanguinely predicts a huge stock market boom ahead.

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Adverb

Some sources expand on the account in Genesis, suggesting the Sodomites were not only immoral but positively antimoral.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Still, plenty of performances jumped out from Week 1, both positively and negatively.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of positively

Adverb

That’s what matters most to Texas fans — a precious result to sock away, the Manning comeback to hopefully propel him, redemption for the coach whose team was getting booed at home — and that’s what should matter.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Wallace is instrumental in Black identifying and tracking down her killer and hopefully bringing home those missing kids.

— Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hopefully

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Newcomer Jorge Mateo delivered the winning run with a liner to left, and the Rays joyously celebrated their third walk-off win.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2026
Prolific and versatile, Richard Linklater has been one of the most joyously unpredictable filmmakers for more than 35 years.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of joyously

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On a wall nearby, a large framed photo captures the surf-loving Alex standing joyfully on a bluff high above the crashing waves, arms outstretched, his hair blowing in the breeze.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
As the jingle continues, the surrounding people come together, joyfully singing with Kelce while holding containers of urine.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of joyfully

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Customers decide more confidently, employees commit more fully, partners collaborate more openly and growth becomes easier to sustain.

— Jonathan Brierre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Vanhée handled that dilemma confidently in her first collection, for the Fall 2015 season.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of confidently

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With beads of sweat still streaking down his face, South Carolina coach Shane Beamer happily went over the checklist on his personal notepad after the Gamecocks’ 57-0 season-opening win over Kent State.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The team here will happily advise on how best to spend your time.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

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