Synonyms for

Rosy

Verb / ˈrəʊzi: / Another word for rosy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a pink or reddish color; optimistic or hopeful

Synonyms & similar words

rosycheeked flushed rosecheeked rosecolored blushful fortunate pink reddish blushing flushed glowing radiant hopeful optimistic cheerful positive promising encouraging rosy-cheeked rosy-colored rosy-red rosy-hued rosy-tinted rosy-flushed rosy-glowing rosy-radiant

Synonyms by register

Formal

optimistic hopeful favorable promising

Informal

bright sunny cheery upbeat

Literary

auroral vernal halcyon

Antonyms

gloomy bleak pessimistic dismal grim dark somber

Common collocations

  • rosy future
  • rosy outlook
  • rosy cheeks
  • rosy picture
  • rosy dawn
  • rosy glow

Word family

adjective rosy
adverb rosily

Usage note

Often used to describe a positive outlook or appearance. Can sometimes imply an unrealistic or overly optimistic view.

Example sentences

  1. The flower was a beautiful rosy color.
  2. She had a rosy outlook on life.
  3. He had rosy cheeks after playing outside in the cold.
  4. The company's future looks rosy with the new product launch.
  5. The sunrise painted the sky a rosy hue.

Quotes

  • Life is a rose; beware of the thorns. - Unknown
  • If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. You can gain more control over your life by paying closer attention to the little things. - Emily Dickinson
  • The best things in life are free. The second best things are very, very expensive. - Coco Chanel

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