rosy

1 of 2

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

rosiness

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noun

ros·​i·​ness

ˈrōzēnə̇s, 

-zin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being rosy:

a

: a rosy color or complexion

b

: a cheerful appearance or outlook

there is a kind of musical-comedy bounce and rosiness about the good-natured score

—Douglas Watt

Synonyms of rosy

Adjective

• glowing
• tanned
• red
• ruddy
• warm
• sanguine
• flush
• blooming

Examples of rosy in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

After application, its translucent color develops into a rosy tint, unique to every person. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

These are just a few examples, but this type of rosy forecasting is widespread. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

For glam, Swift complemented the look with rosy makeup and a coral lip. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Her skin is positively glowing with both brilliant situated highlighter—the bridge of the nose is so genius—and rosy pink blush that perfectly complements her rosy-brown gradient gloss. — Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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

Noun

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rosy

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

Rhymes for rosy

• cosy
• cozy
• josie
• nosey
• nosy
• pharmacognosy

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