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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Naturally, the Fenty Beauty founder’s glam was equally striking, featuring luminous skin, a wash of rosy-red shadow and ultra-glossy lips.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
The original Thunderbirds broke out of the now-legendary Austin, TX club scene in the late 70’s, but Wilson’s memories aren’t all rosy.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Some even rosier estimates have put the figure closer to 50%.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
The original Thunderbirds broke out of the now-legendary Austin, TX club scene in the late 70’s, but Wilson’s memories aren’t all rosy.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Some even rosier estimates have put the figure closer to 50%.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The cloud network company rallied 14% after sharing a rosy first-quarter revenue outlook.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rosy
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosy. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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