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
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
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However, people with access to the notorious Brooklyn jail where he is being held paint a less rosy picture of what life there is really like.
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María Santana, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
His sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks were undeniably adorable.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s a stunning reversal from 2022 and 2023, when more than half of employees had a rosier outlook.
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María Santana, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
His sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks were undeniably adorable.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s a stunning reversal from 2022 and 2023, when more than half of employees had a rosier outlook.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Anybody heading into the spring with a seasonably cheerful and rosy view of world affairs will be well-met by the return of the patron saints of drone metal, pulling on their cloaks to herald our everlong winter.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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