rosy
/'rouzi/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a pink or reddish color: Describes something that is pinkish or light red in hue, often associated with health or natural beauty.
- Optimistic, hopeful, or promising: Used figuratively to describe a situation, outlook, or future that appears positive, favorable, or full of promise.
- (Archaic) Resembling or associated with roses: Pertaining to the fragrance or abundance of roses.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective (Color):
- The baby had rosy cheeks after playing in the cold.
- The sky turned a rosy pink at sunset.
- Adjective (Optimistic):
- The company's financial forecast is rosy for the next quarter.
- She has a rosy view of her chances of getting the promotion.
Advanced Usage
- "to look at/see the world through rose-colored/rosy glasses": to view things in an overly optimistic or idealistic way, ignoring potential problems.
- He's not being realistic; he's looking at the investment through rose-colored glasses.
- "rosy-cheeked": having pinkish cheeks, often indicating good health or cold weather.
- The rosy-cheeked children returned from their winter walk.
Variants and Related Words
- Rosily (adverb): In a rosy manner; with a rosy color or optimistically.
- The future was viewed rosily by the new management.
- Rosiness (noun): The quality or state of being rosy, either in color or outlook.
- The rosiness of her complexion was remarkable.
Synonyms
- Pinkish: Somewhat pink in color.
- Optimistic: Hopeful and confident about the future.
- Promising: Showing signs of future success.
Antonyms
- Pale: Light in color or having less color.
- Pessimistic: Tending to see the worst aspect of things.
- Bleak: Not hopeful or encouraging; depressing.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A rosy picture: A description or view that is overly positive or favorable.
- The report painted a rosy picture of the economy, ignoring several key issues.
- Rosy prospects: Promising or favorable future possibilities.
- The new trade deal offers rosy prospects for local manufacturers.
Adjective
- presaging good fortune
- she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school
- rosy predictions
- of blush color
- blushful mists
- having the pinkish flush of health
- reflecting optimism
- a rosy future
- looked at the world through rose-colored glasses