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sanguine

IPA pronunciation: /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/

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Russian meaning

Оптимистичный, уверенный

English definition

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Example

The mentor remained sanguine about her prospects of gaining admission.

Collocations

sanguine about
sanguine outlook
cautiously sanguine

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