rose-coloured

rose-coloured

She always sees the world through rose-coloured glasses.

Definition

Adjective: "rose-coloured" describes something that is tinted with a pinkish-red hue, like the color of a rose. Figuratively, it refers to an overly optimistic, cheerful, or idealistic perspective that ignores potential problems or negative aspects.

Usage Examples

  • Literal meaning:

    • The sunset painted the sky in rose-coloured hues. (The sky had a pinkish-red color.)
    • She wore a rose-coloured scarf to match her dress. (The scarf was a pinkish-red shade.)

  • Figurative meaning:

    • He has a rose-coloured view of the future, believing everything will work out perfectly. (He is unrealistically optimistic.)
    • They see the world through rose-coloured glasses, never noticing the hardships around them. (They have an excessively positive outlook.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to see through rose-coloured spectacles": to view a situation with unjustified optimism, ignoring reality.

    • She sees her new job through rose-coloured spectacles, not realizing the long hours required. (She is naively optimistic about the job.)

  • "to take a rose-coloured view": to adopt an overly positive perspective.

    • Investors took a rose-coloured view of the company's prospects, leading to a stock bubble. (They were unrealistically confident.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Rose-coloured (also spelled in American English): the same word.
  • Rose (n): a flower; also a shade of pink.
    • The rose in the garden is deep red. (The flower.)
  • Rosy (adj): similar in meaning — pinkish or optimistic.
    • The forecast looks rosy for the economy. (Optimistic.)
Synonyms
  • Optimistic: having a positive outlook.
  • Idealistic: seeing things as better than they really are.
  • Cheerful: full of good spirits.
  • Pinkish: somewhat pink in color.
Related Idioms

  • "Rose-coloured glasses": a common idiom meaning an overly optimistic perspective.

    • He looks at his past through rose-coloured glasses, forgetting all the struggles. (He remembers only the good parts.)

  • "Everything in the garden is rosy": everything is perfect (similar optimistic tone).

    • She thinks everything in the garden is rosy, but there are hidden problems. (She is naively positive.)