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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This year's projections are rosier in almost every regard.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Young workers might be cautiously optimistic about AI today, but the prognosis for human intelligence further down the line is far less rosy.
—Victoria Usher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Tesla’s cash and investments are much rosier, growing by 20 percent year over year to $36.8 billion.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
The Mulholland Drive star, 56, had a glowy complexion elevated by rosy blush worn on her cheeks and a matching rosy pink shade on her lips.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Young workers might be cautiously optimistic about AI today, but the prognosis for human intelligence further down the line is far less rosy.
—Victoria Usher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Tesla’s cash and investments are much rosier, growing by 20 percent year over year to $36.8 billion.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
The Mulholland Drive star, 56, had a glowy complexion elevated by rosy blush worn on her cheeks and a matching rosy pink shade on her lips.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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