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 Still, not all industry experts concurred with the rosy view widely held by speakers on the recent SAMHSA webinar. — Lev Facher, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 The New York Times ran a rosy story in advance of his debut with accompanying videos of Roth in a white gown. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 The data center infrastructure stock rallied 14% after Super Micro Computer issued rosy guidance for first-quarter earnings and revenue, in addition to exceeding fourth-quarter estimates. — Sarah Min,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 In reality, not everyone has a rosy relationship with their relatives. — Jana Pollack, Parents, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rosy

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Adjective

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration and keeps skin smooth and glowing, plus there’s niacinamide and licorice extract to brighten and even the complexion.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
After the leaves fall, the orange, sweet fruit remains on the branches, resembling glowing lanterns.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Connecting people with clinical trials is complicated — even if people identify a promising match, there’s a slew of potentially thorny factors, including geographic incompatibility, and financial and time considerations.

— Michelle Andrews, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
But this is one of the most powerful stamina boosting supplements out there, with promising data emerging on brain health, too.

— Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of promising

Adjective

And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026

Definition of tanned

Adjective

That same day, hundreds of women gathered outside the courthouse where Clancy is standing trial, wearing bright pink, in an attempt to raise awareness around maternal mental health.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
If these headsets move to 'see through' or augmented reality, the solution will likely require a MicroLED to be bright enough to compete with the daytime sun and surroundings of a drone pilot on the battlefield.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

Takaichi's remark crossed what China considers a red line in its relations with other countries about Taiwan, which is a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its territory.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
The Buc-ee's beaver logo features the face of a beaver with prominent buck teeth wearing a red ball cap against a yellow backdrop.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of red

Adjective

On the battlefield, Zelenskyy was optimistic, saying Ukraine had almost completely regained control of the Dnipropetrovsk region, with only about 10 square kilometers and three small villages remaining outside Ukrainian control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Mexican producers are optimistic that the border reopening might staunch over a year of financial bleeding.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

Stargazers can observe the ruddy hue of the lunar surface with the naked eye, though binoculars or a small telescope will highlight the sharp, bright contrast along the crescent rim of the moon that remains outside Earth’s umbra.

— Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Both men appeared in court Monday, still bearing the ruddy complexions of people who had spent an extended period of time outdoors.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ruddy

Adjective

The service Service here is warm and deeply personal rather than stiff or overly formal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The Velvet filter softens the overall contrast and wraps the scene in a warmer, vintage-like tone that makes the blues and purples feel richer.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of warm

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