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 The result is a feedback loop where leadership sets aggressive targets, teams present a rosier picture than reality supports and leadership then makes the next round of decisions on inflated data. — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The glam featured a soft, smoky eye, a neutral lip and rosy blush, while her hair was styled by Manny’s Mane in loose curls that elegantly framed her face. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Only the latest data release acknowledged that the picture may not be so rosy. — Zilvinas "z" Silenas, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026 And that would leave McCarthy a backup player for the rest of his time with the team, regardless of how rosy O'Connell paints things. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rosy

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Adjective

So, if frequent skin treatments at clinics and spas are running up your credit card bill, Qure’s at-home system could be a solid (and more cost-efficient) alternative for getting glowing skin in the comfort of your own bathroom.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Its bouncy, jelly-like texture sinks instantly into skin, revealing a glowing, soft complexion in the process.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

If explored further, this study could open a promising new pathway to global, large-scale clean energy storage by showing that naturally occurring hydrogen traps can double as high-capacity power banks.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Of interest to the teenage set is new series Coven Academy, which is set at a New Orleans school that only enrolls the most promising witches and warlocks.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 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

The shoe features a bright Hot Punch/Neo Pink colorway, which translates to a pink gradient fade across the sneaker’s signature Opticast upper.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Micron’s bright outlook Micron delivered another blowout quarter Wednesday, but the bigger takeaway was management’s outlook on the supply-demand imbalance and the prospect for a powerful stock buyback.

— Alexa LoMonaco,Jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

Von Teese first appeared onstage as a character reminiscent of Snow White — replete with perfect black coif, red lips, pristine look and forbidden fruit in hand — but the narrative took a different direction.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Painted with vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow, the mural depicts folklorico dancers in traditional dress.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of red

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

Expect a pan-European menu of pimientos de padron peppers, warm leek salad and a surprising tuna Milanese with fun twists like a wagyu sando.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Forecasters are warning about dangerous conditions at Southern California beaches this week, with high surf, erosion and possible coastal flooding, as a pair of storms roil warm Pacific waters and send yet more southerly swells toward the shoreline.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

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