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
Recent Examples on the Web
Of those three, Buium holds the highest upside with some rosy comps, but his starting point as a rookie, especially defensively, left a lot to be desired.
—
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Lieber offered a more rosy interpretation of the past week of negotiations.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The rosy boa and tarantula are among my favorites to view.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Shares of DoorDash popped 10% in Wednesday's extended trading session after the food delivery giant issued rosy guidance for orders in its second quarter.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rosy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Lieber offered a more rosy interpretation of the past week of negotiations.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The rosy boa and tarantula are among my favorites to view.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Shares of DoorDash popped 10% in Wednesday's extended trading session after the food delivery giant issued rosy guidance for orders in its second quarter.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rosy
Cite this Entry
“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosy. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
