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sanguine

1 of 2noun
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
Forms:sanguines
1

a deep, blood‑red color

  • The sunset bathed the sky in a rich sanguine.
  • She wore a gown of vibrant sanguine.
  • The artist mixed crimson and brown to create a perfect sanguine.
  • His cheeks flushed a natural sanguine after the run.
  • The flag's sanguine stripe symbolized sacrifice.