What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
optimistical
Example
She was optimistical about her chances of getting the job. [optimistical: adjective]
Example
He spoke optimistically about the company's future prospects. [optimistically: adverb]
sanguine
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the project's success. [sanguine: adjective]
Example
He approached the situation with a sanguine attitude, confident that he could handle it. [sanguine: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Optimistical is more commonly used than sanguine in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between optimistical and sanguine?
Sanguine can have a slightly more formal or literary tone than optimistical, but both words can be used in various formality levels.
