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

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 Yet despite the improved results, the company warned investors on its earnings call that the first quarter of 2024 would not be as rosy. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 4 Mar. 2024 Salesian’s Open Division postseason story had not been so rosy, a tale that included the Crusaders. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024 And at times, the actions of the Chinese government read like an implicit admission that the domestic situation is not all that rosy. Dan Murphy, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2024 The cocktail is served up, so even through its vibrant rosy hue, its distinguished presentation can be playfully deceiving. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 The team owner had a notorious history with Glendale, Tucson, and other cities and the Coyotes’ financial projections were overly rosy. Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 10 Feb. 2024 This kind of specialty chocolate is naturally pink, with no artificial coloring to give it its rosy hue. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, things weren't all rosy in January: Lincoln Navigator sales dropped 26% to 1,036 SUVs. Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2024 Her rosy blush, glossy coral lip and (literally) eye-popping pink shadow gave Dewan a radiant flush. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of rosy was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rosy

adjective
rosier; rosiest
1
: of the color rose
2
: promising, hopeful
the outlook was rosy
rosy prospects
rosily
-zə-lē
adverb
rosiness
-zē-nəs
noun

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