rose-colored

adjective

ˈrōz-ˌkə-lərd How to pronounce rose-colored (audio)
Definition of rose-colorednext
as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope an incurable optimist sees the world through a rose-colored perspective

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Recent Examples of rose-colored Light poured down the long hallway, dimpled and rose-colored, the dust from the carpet rising and falling. — Literary Hub, 23 June 2025 The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint. — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rose-colored
  1. bright
  2. promising
  3. optimistic
  4. rosy
  5. golden
Adjective
  • Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • Methane is widely regarded as one of the most promising fuels for reusable rockets and future interplanetary missions.
    — Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • But since train-and-pray programs are unlikely to close the construction talent gap, three other initiatives are more promising.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of promising
Adjective
  • And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • Gomez wore her brunette hair in a chic updo and glowed with rosy blush and a smokey eye.
    — Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • He got rocked in his first start of the season against the Mets, but settled in nicely after that and everything seemed rosy.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of rosy
Adjective
  • The kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The Thrissur Vadakkunnathan temple’s annual Pooram parade features about 100 elephants adorned in golden headgear and colorful silk caparisons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of golden

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“Rose-colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose-colored. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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