rosy
Rosy (adj) means Pink or reddish in colour, like a rose. Example: “The baby had rosy cheeks after her nap.”
How to use rosy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither pink-cheeked, or unrealistically optimistic about how things will turn out.
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.
Word forms
rosier comparative, rosied past tense, rosies singular, rosiest superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English rosy, built from rose plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Rhymes for rosy
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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.