venousness

/ˈviːnəsnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being sanguine, especially in a manner that suggests a person has a tendency to see things in a cheerful or optimistic light, but also may imply an excessive or insatiable desire for something.

“Her venousness towards the expensive designer handbags was quite astonishing.”

2. noun

The quality of being full of or characterized by blood vessels, especially veins.

“The venousness of the plant made it seem like it was perpetually ‘bleeding’.”

Synonyms

  • cheerfulness
  • sanguineness

Antonyms

  • melancholy
  • pessimism