# rosy

/ˈɹoʊzi/ (US) · /ɹˈəʊzi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rosy
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

having a pink color like a rose, or describing a situation that seems very positive and full of hope.

For teachers: having a pinkish or reddish flush, typically associated with health or beauty; metaphorically describes a situation as promising, optimistic, or favorable.

## Examples

- The cold winter air gave her rosy cheeks.
- Despite the current economic challenges, the CEO painted a rosy picture of the company's future during the meeting.
- Historians often warn against viewing the past through a rosy lens, as nostalgia tends to filter out the systemic hardships that defined earlier eras.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the idiomatic expression 'a rosy picture' or 'rosy outlook' to describe optimism.

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