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

Her makeup consisted of shimmery champagne eyeshadow, rosy blush and a glossy mauve lip. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025

Sweeney kept her signature long blonde hair curly, with a nude pink lip and rosy pink blush. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025

Twilio — Shares of the cloud communications software maker surged more than 11% in extended trading after the firm issued a rosy profit forecast for the next few years at a Thursday investor event. —Yun Li, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025

The model wore her brunette hair in loose waves around her shoulders and completed the casual chic look with a rosy lip. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025

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