rosy

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

Synonyms of rosy

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

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

The New York Times ran a rosy story in advance of his debut with accompanying videos of Roth in a white gown. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

Keep scrolling to shop the full makeup look Bass created on Waddingham, including her rosy blush, skin-enhancing powder, and glossy lip. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

The data center infrastructure stock rallied 14% after Super Micro Computer issued rosy guidance for first-quarter earnings and revenue, in addition to exceeding fourth-quarter estimates. — Sarah Min,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

The nude shade has a warm, slightly rosy tone, while the ultraglossy finish gives the nails an almost glass-like effect. — Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

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