ROSE-COLORED Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rose-colored

adjective

ˈrōz-ˌkə-lərd

Definition of rose-colored

as in bright

having qualities which inspire hope an incurable optimist sees the world through a rose-colored perspective

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Recent Examples of rose-colored Light poured down the long hallway, dimpled and rose-colored, the dust from the carpet rising and falling. — Literary Hub, 23 June 2025 The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint. — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024

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Adjective

With no bright moon competing against faint meteors, observers under rural skies could see 60 to 100 meteors per hour, while even suburban observers should enjoy a steady stream of shooting stars.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Think jelly sandals, silk scarves and headwraps, blue eyeshadow, bright jewel-tone dresses, or blouses with fun accents like feather cuffs.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

That means keeping Buxton happy, which means keeping Ryan and adding on, not trading him and two of their most promising pitching prospects.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The Carolina Panthers had originally thought that their promising rookie wide receiver would be back for the bulk of the 2026 season after suffering a knee injury on Wednesday.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of promising

Adjective

An enormous double mutton chop, rubbed with a sweet and aromatic spice blend, and split lengthwise like a scientific specimen to display its rosy pink interior, is inspired by Chinese cumin lamb.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
Falling between Steel Magnolias sweetheart, Shelby’s two wedding shades of pink, this rosy punch is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and bubbly.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

Definition of rosy

Adjective

Bake in preheated oven, rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through, until danishes are puffed and deep golden brown, 12-15 minutes.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
There's still time to gather your friends, order a cocktail and settle in for golden hour with sweeping skyline views as your backdrop.

— Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of golden

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