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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Makeup-wise, the actress went with a subtle look consisting of bronzy shadow, rosy cheeks and a pink lip.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The Housemaid star wore her blonde tresses in bouncy curls, while her makeup incorporated metallic eyeshadow, rosy blush, and pink lip gloss.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
But even the rosiest FBS vision involves setbacks.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Last week, Roku reported better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter and issued a rosy financial outlook for 2026.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The Housemaid star wore her blonde tresses in bouncy curls, while her makeup incorporated metallic eyeshadow, rosy blush, and pink lip gloss.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
But even the rosiest FBS vision involves setbacks.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Last week, Roku reported better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter and issued a rosy financial outlook for 2026.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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