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

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
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Fast forward to Thursday night’s affair, Evangelista donned a slightly thicker and lighter version of her trademark eyebrows, rosy lips and light contour below her cheekbones. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025 Bring lashes to life with generous coats of L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara (the limit does not exist) and add a hint of flush to cheeks with your favorite rosy blush. Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025 Leerink Partners sees a rosy outlook ahead for Metsera . Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025 Herbert has a rosy outlook financially as well. Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rosy

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of rosy was in the 14th century

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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

rosy

adjective
rosier; rosiest
1
: of the color rose
2
: promising, hopeful
a rosy outlook
rosy prospects
rosily
-zə-lē
adverb
rosiness
-zē-nəs
noun

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