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rosyhaving a pink or reddish color like a rose

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a pink or reddish color like a rose

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈroʊzi/

Korean meaning: 장미처럼 분홍빛이나 붉은빛을 띠는

Korean pronunciation: **로**지

Example Sentences

  • After her third cup of coffee, Sarah's rosy predictions about finishing work early proved wildly unrealistic.
  • The wine gave him rosy cheeks and an even rosier opinion of his singing abilities.
  • The economic forecast looks rosy for the next quarter.

rosy

ADJECTIVE

//ˈroʊzi//

having a pink or reddish color like a rose

rosy concept
💡 Concept

having a pink or reddish color like a rose

rosy rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Rosy-cheeked grandma stays cozy, while the neighbor gets nosy!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈroʊzi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrəʊzi/

🌳Etymology

Rootrose
Suffix--y

Origin

14세기 중세 영어에서 '장미'를 뜻하는 'rose'에서 유래. 장미의 아름다운 분홍빛에서 '희망적이고 긍정적인'이라는 비유적 의미로 확장되었다.

🎵Rhyme

cozynosyposy
cozy
nosy
posy

🔗Collocations

rosy cheeks
rosy future
rosy picture
paint a rosy picture
rosy glow
rosy outlook
rosy complexion

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After her third cup of coffee, Sarah's rosy predictions about finishing work early proved wildly unrealistic.

😄 Fun example

The wine gave him rosy cheeks and an even rosier opinion of his singing abilities.

The economic forecast looks rosy for the next quarter.

Her rosy complexion made her look healthy and vibrant.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

pinkoptimisticpromisinghopefulbright

Antonyms

palepessimisticgloomy

Related

roseblushflushradiantglowing

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