sanguinity en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English sanguine Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English sanguinity From sanguine + -ity. Compare Middle English sanguinite (“consanguinity”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The quality of being sanguine. ▸ Optimism.
- (countable, uncountable) The quality of being sanguine. ▸ Good humor; agreeable nature.
- (countable, uncountable) The quality of being sanguine. ▸ Ardentness.
- (countable, uncommon, uncountable) The quality of being sanguine. ▸ Sybaritism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sanguinities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Relateds
sanguinariness · consanguinity