rosy

adjective

ˈrō-zē 

rosier; rosiest

1

a

: of the color rose

b

: having a pinkish usually healthy-looking complexion : blooming

c

: marked by blushes

2

: characterized by or tending to promote optimism

a rosy outlook

rosiness noun

Synonyms

• blooming
• florid
• flush
• full-blooded
• glowing
• red
• rubicund
• ruddy
• sanguine

Examples of rosy in a Sentence

rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow

that's a particularly rosy view of the economic situation, and one that may not be justified

Recent Examples on the Web

Sabrina wore her dark tresses in a sleek crop, while her makeup consisted of a smokey eye, rosy blush and a deep brown lip. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024

Macon, Georgia: six lanes 'like Formula 1' and no sidewalks The data show a rosier situation for this year’s rural grant applicants. —Austin Fast, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024

In a selfie shared to Instagram, the star rocked tousled pink hair, which matched her flushed cheeks and rosy pink lip color. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

Kamala Harris may be leading Donald Trump in many national polls, but a look under the hood at Democrats’ operations tells a less rosy story for the party. —Philip Elliott, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rosy

• paint a rosy picture
• ring-a-rosy
• ring-around-a-rosy
• ring-around-the-rosy
• rosy periwinkle

Kids Definition

rosy

adjective

ˈrō-zē 

rosier; rosiest

1

: of the color rose

2

: promising, hopeful

a rosy outlook

rosy prospects

rosily

-zə-lē

adverb

rosiness

-zē-nəs

noun