sanguine

nouns

a blood-red color

sanguine

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

confidently optimistic and cheerful

sanguine

is derived from

is derived from

is similar to

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

"in an optimistic mood"; "optimistic plans"; "took an optimistic view"

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

"a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion"

florid, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine