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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 relates to violence, whereas sanguine is about optimism.
- Remember that sanguinary has the blood prefix sangui-, hinting it denotes bloodiness or violence.
- Sanguine contains the uine part, which sounds more like wine, suggesting cheerfulness.
- Sanguinary often has a negative and literal connotation, while sanguine is positive and metaphorical.
- Think of sanguine as a positive trait (cheerful) and sanguinary as a negative condition (bloody).
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