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
ros·i·ness
ˈrōzēnə̇s,
-zin-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being rosy:
a
: a rosy color or complexion
b
: a cheerful appearance or outlook
there is a kind of musical-comedy bounce and rosiness about the good-natured score—Douglas Watt
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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