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

Bloom showed off her natural beauty with soft glam, including glowy skin, rosy cheeks, black eyeliner, luminous highlighter, glossy peachy-pink lips, and timeless soap nails. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026

Warmer pinks are said to increase energy and motivation, while pastels (like Foxglove C2-512, a sorbet shade that leans towards a rosy peach) bring a relaxing feel to a space. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026

The headline figures, though, obscure some less-rosy details. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025

These increases have occurred while the WNBA is reportedly still losing money, with a loss of around $40 million in 2024, but seeing a rosier long-term financial picture. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 2025

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