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

Raymond James sees a rosy outlook ahead for Doximity . —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025

Despite some very rosy predictions from the national NBA media, the Los Angeles Clippers are off to a dismal start this season. —Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

Paring down underperforming stocks can leave an investor with an overly rosy view of their success. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025

For the awards ceremony on Thursday, Lee flushed Musgraves’ visage with rosy hues, from a rich red lip to a faded scarlet blush under her cheekbones. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 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