WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
ros•i•ly
(rō′zə lē),USA pronunciation adv.
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026- with a rosy color.
- in a rosy manner;
brightly, cheerfully, or optimistically.
- rosy + -ly 1800–10
ros•y /ˈroʊzi/USA pronunciation
adj., -i•er, -i•est.
ros•i•ness, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- of the color of a rose; pink or pinkish red.
- having a fresh, healthy redness;
flushed:rosy cheeks from vigorous exercise. - bright or promising:a rosy future.
- cheerful or optimistic:a rosy view of the world.
ros•i•ness, n. [uncountable]
ros•y
(rō′zē),USA pronunciation adj., ros•i•er, ros•i•est.
ros′i•ness, n.
Ro•sy (rō′zē),USA pronunciation n.
- pink or pinkish-red;
roseate. - (of persons, the cheeks, lips, etc.) having a fresh, healthy redness.
- bright or promising:a rosy future.
- cheerful or optimistic:rosy anticipations.
- made or consisting of roses:a rosy bower.
- 1325–75; Middle English; see rose1, -y1
- 2. flushed, blooming, healthy.
- 2. pale. 3. unpromising. 4. cheerless.
Ro•sy (rō′zē),USA pronunciation n.
- a female given name, form of Rose.