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rosen

Rosen (adjective) means Made from roses, or having the pinkish colour of roses. Example: “The poem described a rosen glow spreading across the evening sky.”

adjective

Made from roses, or having the pinkish colour of roses.

"The poem described a rosen glow spreading across the evening sky."

How to use rosen

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned adjective meaning rose-coloured or made of roses.

When to use it

Archaic — rarely used outside poetry or older texts; "rosy" or "rose-coloured" is the normal modern choice.

Word forms

more rosen comparative, most rosen superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English rosen (“made of roses; rosy”), from Old English rōsen (“of roses; rosy”), equivalent to rose + -en.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for rosen

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rosen” mean?

The word “rosen” means made from roses, or having the pinkish colour of roses. In plain terms, an old-fashioned adjective meaning rose-coloured or made of roses.

How do you use “rosen” in a sentence?

Here is “rosen” used in a sentence: “The poem described a rosen glow spreading across the evening sky.”

What part of speech is “rosen”?

“Rosen” is an adjective.

Is “rosen” a common word?

“Rosen” is an uncommon word in modern English.