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rosy

1

[roh-zee]

adjective

rosier, rosiest 
  1. pink or pinkish-red; roseate.

  2. (of persons, the cheeks, lips, etc.) having a fresh, healthy redness.

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  3. bright or promising.

    a rosy future.

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  4. cheerful or optimistic.

    rosy anticipations.

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  5. made or consisting of roses: rose.

    a rosy bower.



Rosy

2

[roh-zee]

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Rose.

rosy

/ ˈəʊɪ /

adjective

  1. of the colour rose or pink

  2. having a healthy pink complexion

    rosy cheeks

  3. optimistic, esp excessively so

    a rosy view of social improvements

  4. full of health, happiness, or joy

    rosy slumbers

  5. resembling, consisting of, or abounding in roses

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Other Word Forms

  • rosiness noun
  • ˈDz adverb
  • ˈDzԱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rosy1

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; rose 1, -y 1
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Example Sentences

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That's the rosy view of how the chancellor might be able to play a difficult hand.

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Having failed to qualify for the Champions League things look less rosy at Aston Villa.

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For humans, however, the picture is rather less rosy.

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Another feature of Chinese prison life, according to Radalji, was the fake "propaganda" moments officials would stage for Chinese media or visiting officials to paint a rosy picture of conditions there.

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That’s a far cry from the rosy picture she painted in interviews while they were a couple.

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