Sanguine

SANG-gwin (/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/)

optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

“Although the experiment was particularly damning for the people of Lisbon, citizens remain sanguine that next time they’ll do better.”

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outstandingly bad or shocking.

the distinction made by comparing one thing with another.

"In order to avoid the rigmarole of lengthy negotiations, I added two bottles of whiskey to the deal, and it was settled on the spot."

to be grateful or thankful; duty-bound.

a trite or banal remark, often expressed as if it were profound.

to overpower or dominate someone or something.