ROSY Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

rosy

adjective

ˈrō-zē

Definition of rosy

as in glowing

having a healthy reddish skin tone rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow

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as in promising

having qualities which inspire hope that's a particularly rosy view of the economic situation, and one that may not be justified

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Recent Examples of rosy The assortment boasts eight shades (a rosy-pink, cocoa-brown and tan/beige with a matte finish plus another five with a shimmer finish) that light up any eye look. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 As for glam, Chopra Jonas went minimalist, wearing her hair down with soft waves and a middle part and opting for signature makeup elements like bold brows, lined eyes, and a rosy lip. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 Both pair beautifully with MAC's rosy bronzer for multidimensional warmth. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Notably, Old Hollywood–era actor Jayne Mansfield opted for a pink bathroom carpet to match the plush, rosy theme of her famed Pink Palace in Los Angeles. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rosy

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Adjective

The trailer opens with a montage of a glowing Lily (Lively) walking through Boston.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of glowing

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

Rigid beauty standards defined Victoria’s Secret in the peak of its mid-aughts glory, with girls watching rows of extra-small, tanned models at the annual fashion show.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026

Definition of tanned

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

This Lulus dress looks almost identical to the style spotted on Middleton from the flutter sleeves to the statement-making white and red floral pattern.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Balogun, who saw his red-card suspension set aside enabling him to play in Monday night’s win-or-done match.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of red

Adjective

Thanks to a critical refueling stop in Delaware Bay, the ruddy turnstone shorebird manages to migrate thousands of miles each year to its breeding grounds in the high Arctic.

— Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Scotland away Scotland is set to make its first trip to the World Cup since 1998 with this ruddy pink-orange pinstripe design.

— Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026

Definition of ruddy

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