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 of rosy

• 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

The anger is sharp in part because of the rosy predictions from top Republicans ahead of the election. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Not every entrepreneur had numbers that rosy, and there’s no official measure of this year’s business along the route. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Today’s earnings didn’t include the consolidated Warner Bros figures since the merger closed during Q4, just five weeks ago; still, Paramount brass painted a less-than-rosy picture of what’s around the corner. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026

Warm orange touches in textured rugs and display case interiors aim to capture the rich, rosy light of Roman sunsets. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

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