1. containing or relating to blood
Usage: medical; formal
2. having a ruddy or red complexion
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The doctor examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
• Laboratory tests revealed sanguineous fluid in the patient’s abdomen.
• The sanguineous appearance of his cheeks suggested good health.
• Medieval physicians believed a sanguineous temperament indicated vitality.
• The sanguineous staining on the bandage concerned the nurse.
• Her sanguineous complexion contrasted with her sister’s pale skin.