rosily

adverb

ros·​i·​ly ˈrō-zə-lē How to pronounce rosily (audio)
1
: in an optimistic manner
2
: with a rosy color or tinge

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And rather than paint Martell’s story rosily, Guyton reminded viewers of a sad truth. Justin Curto, Vulture, 10 June 2021 The author credits the eventual recovery to the support of a loving family, rosily pictured in this book. Judith Martin, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rosily was in 1809

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“Rosily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosily. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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