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Sanguinary vs. Sanguine
Sanguinary
/ˈsæŋɡwɪneri/Examples:
The sanguinary conflict resulted in thousands of casualties.His sanguinary nature made him feared by his enemies.The battle was remembered for its sanguinary brutality.
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Sanguine
/ˈsæŋɡwən/Examples:
Her sanguine outlook kept everyone's spirits high.He remained sanguine despite the mounting pressures.The sanguine sunset painted the sky in vibrant hues.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Sanguinary is related to bloodshed or violence, think of it as bloody with a more intense meaning.
- Sanguine has a positive tone, often related to cheerfulness or optimism, despite its root relating to blood.
- Remember sanguine as being a bubbly optimist, like champagne (even though it sounds like it involves blood).
- If someone is described as sanguinary, think of it as someone who might enjoy or engage in violence or brutality.
- Link sanguine to sunny dispositions, despite its biological root in blood.
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