rosy
ROH-zee
Rosy (adj) means Pink or reddish in colour, like a rose. Example: “The baby had rosy cheeks after her nap.”
adj
1
Pink or reddish in colour, like a rose.
"The baby had rosy cheeks after her nap."
2
Full of hope; suggesting a good outcome.
"Analysts painted a rosy picture of the company's future."
"His rosy view of the merger turned out to be wildly optimistic."
How to use rosy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither pink-cheeked, or unrealistically optimistic about how things will turn out.
Common mistake
When used about outlooks or predictions, "rosy" often carries a hint that the optimism may be overdone — "a rosy forecast" isn't neutral, it implies things might not really be that good.
Common pairings
rosy cheeks
rosy future
rosy picture
rosy outlook
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- rosies
- Past tense
- rosied
- Comparative
- rosier
- Superlative
- rosiest
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Etymology
From Middle English rosy, built from rose plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “rosy” mean?
The word “rosy” means pink or reddish in colour, like a rose. In plain terms, either pink-cheeked, or unrealistically optimistic about how things will turn out.
How do you pronounce “rosy”?
“Rosy” is pronounced ROH-zee (/ˈɹoʊzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “rosy” in a sentence?
Here is “rosy” used in a sentence: “The baby had rosy cheeks after her nap.”
What part of speech is “rosy”?
“Rosy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “rosy” come from?
The word “rosy” comes from Middle English. From Middle English rosy, built from rose plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Is “rosy” a common word?
“Rosy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “rosy” have?
“Rosy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: pink or reddish in colour, like a rose.
