rosy-cheeked
Definition
Adjective: - Having cheeks that are a healthy, pinkish-red color. This describes a complexion that suggests good health, vitality, or a natural flush from cold, exercise, or excitement.
Usage
The adjective "rosy-cheeked" is used to describe a person, typically in a positive way, emphasizing a healthy and vibrant appearance. It is often applied to children or people outdoors in brisk weather.
Examples
- The rosy-cheeked children ran in from the snow, full of energy.
- She returned from her morning jog looking happy and rosy-cheeked.
- The portrait showed a rosy-cheeked young woman with a bright smile.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Figurative Use: While primarily literal, it can be used figuratively to imply a state of naive health, innocence, or idealized rustic simplicity.
- He had a rosy-cheeked optimism about the future.
Variants and Related Words
- Rosy (adj): Rose-colored or pinkish; also used figuratively to mean optimistic or promising (e.g., ).
- Ruddy (adj): Having a healthy red color, often used for faces (can sometimes imply redness from weather or drinking).
- Florid (adj): Having a red or flushed complexion.
Synonyms
- Ruddy
- Flushed
- Blooming (in the context of healthy complexion)
- Glowing
Antonyms
- Pale
- Wan
- Pallid
- Ashen
Adjective
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having the pinkish flush of health
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