ROSY Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

rosy

adjective

ˈrō-zē

Definition of rosy

as in glowing

having a healthy reddish skin tone rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow

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as in promising

having qualities which inspire hope that's a particularly rosy view of the economic situation, and one that may not be justified

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Recent Examples of rosy Both pair beautifully with MAC's rosy bronzer for multidimensional warmth. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The picture isn’t entirely rosy. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 As for glam, Chopra Jonas went minimalist, wearing her hair down with soft waves and a middle part and opting for signature makeup elements like bold brows, lined eyes, and a rosy lip. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 Notably, Old Hollywood–era actor Jayne Mansfield opted for a pink bathroom carpet to match the plush, rosy theme of her famed Pink Palace in Los Angeles. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rosy

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Adjective

The trailer opens with a montage of a glowing Lily (Lively) walking through Boston.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

One promising sign is how billionaire investor Warren Buffett is handling his philanthropy.

— Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Julian Evans-Pritchard, head of China economics at Capital Economics, wrote Wednesday that while growth has long been expected to slow, the recent economic data held some promising signs of stabilizing consumer activity.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of promising

Adjective

Police described Tann as about 6 feet tall, fair-skinned with a tanned complexion and waist-length blondish/brown locs.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Rigid beauty standards defined Victoria’s Secret in the peak of its mid-aughts glory, with girls watching rows of extra-small, tanned models at the annual fashion show.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 June 2026

Definition of tanned

Adjective

The White Sox are winning, and the future is suddenly bright.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
The bright and airy Hotel San Luis Obispo (Hotel SLO,) which calls itself a modern urban resort, boasts The Ox and Anchor restaurant which has earned a Michelin Key.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

Meanwhile, raging forest fires and a red-alert heat wave are shaking up France’s biggest national holiday, forcing the cancellation of traditional fireworks and firefighters’ balls.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
As for the other six sluggers in the field, all wearing their home jerseys with red, white and blue uniform numbers?

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of red

Adjective

Instead, some slopes are resorting to creating snow artificially, while hotels and restaurants do their best to stay optimistic.

— Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
His eight turnovers reflected the rookie’s inevitable learning curve, but did little to diminish the flashes that have the Jazz so optimistic about the future.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

Thanks to a critical refueling stop in Delaware Bay, the ruddy turnstone shorebird manages to migrate thousands of miles each year to its breeding grounds in the high Arctic.

— Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Scotland away Scotland is set to make its first trip to the World Cup since 1998 with this ruddy pink-orange pinstripe design.

— Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026

Definition of ruddy

Adjective

Extreme rainfall events like this are becoming more common as planet-warming pollution drives temperatures higher, because warmer air holds more moisture – which storms can then wring out like a water-laden sponge in heavy, localized downpours.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Unlike its more exclusive neighbor properties, Daunt’s feels like a warm embrace and a breath of fresh air at the same time.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of warm

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