sanguinity

as in optimism
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome Pollyanna had so great a tendency to look for the good in everyone and everything that her name has become a synonym for someone of irrepressible sanguinity

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguinity
optimism
Noun
  • In August 1991, Palace were approaching the new season with optimism.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Cooler-than-expected inflation data boosted investor optimism that the Fed will keep cutting rates to help the economy.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sanguinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguinity. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!