rosy

[ roh-zee ]
/ ˈroʊ zi /

adjective, ros·i·er, ros·i·est.

pink or pinkish-red; roseate.
(of persons, the cheeks, lips, etc.) having a fresh, healthy redness.
bright or promising: a rosy future.
cheerful or optimistic: rosy anticipations.
made or consisting of roses: a rosy bower.

Origin of rosy

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at rose1, -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM rosy

ros·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for rosiness

rosy
/ (ˈrəʊzɪ) /

adjective rosier or rosiest

of the colour rose or pink
having a healthy pink complexion rosy cheeks
optimistic, esp excessively so a rosy view of social improvements
full of health, happiness, or joy rosy slumbers
resembling, consisting of, or abounding in roses

Derived forms of rosy

rosily, adverb rosiness, noun