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

• 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

What the law says The state's revenue projections provide a rosier outlook than what the reality would be if a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana were in place, said Chris Silva, a cannabis business consultant in Michigan. —Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025

The star finished the laidback look with gold pendant necklaces, rosy sunglasses, and a pair of flat black flip-flops. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025

But there is concern that the outlook might not be rosy. —Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025

Aside from a light wash of rosy blush on her cheeks, the fashion mogul’s visage boasted white undertones, not a drop of bronzer in sight. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 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