rosy
gb/ɹˈoʊzi/ us/ɹˈoʊzi/
A2
English
~ 5500
túl derűlátó, rózsás, túlzottan optimista, rózsaszínű, pirosas, pirospozsgás, egészségesen piros, rózsás arcú
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a rosy [situation]
Analysts say the company’s rosy forecasts ignore several serious risks.
Az elemzők szerint a vállalat túl derűlátó előrejelzései figyelmen kívül hagynak több komoly kockázatot.
The report paints a rosy picture of the economy that many experts simply don’t believe.
A jelentés rózsás képet fest a gazdaságról, amit sok szakértő egyszerűen nem hisz el.
Things looked rosy at first, but sales began to fall after a few months.
Her view of married life was a little too rosy before she actually moved in with her partner.
The initial results are promising, but the situation is far from as rosy as it appears.
Learner examples
He has a rosy view of the future.
Túl derűlátóan látja a jövőt.
The plan sounds rosy, but it may not work.
A terv túlzottan optimistának hangzik, de lehet, hogy nem fog működni.
At the start of the year, everything looked rosy for the team.
The news article gave a rosy picture of the country’s economy.
Her parents are less rosy about his new business idea.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "rosy" always describes color. In phrases like "rosy future" or "rosy picture", it means "very good and hopeful", not that the future or picture is pink. Also, a "rosy" view can be too positive, which is not clear from the word "optimistic" alone.
Meaning
overly hopeful or optimistic
Collocations
rosy future
|rosy picture
|rosy outlook
|things look rosy
|paint a rosy picture
|not so rosy
Synonyms
optimistic (More general and neutral; "rosy" often suggests that the optimism may be naive or too positive.)
Antonyms
gloomy (Describes expecting bad results or seeing a situation as very negative, the opposite of a rosy view.)
Themes
emotions
|attitudes
|future
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Showing or feeling that things will be very good, often more than is realistic.
Having a very hopeful, often overly positive view of a situation, especially about future results or prospects.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
rosy [cheeks]
Her rosy cheeks showed that she had been out in the cold wind.
Rózsás arca mutatta, hogy kint járt a hideg szélben.
The baby’s skin was soft and rosy.
A baba bőre puha és rózsaszínű volt.
A rosy glow spread across the sky as the sun went down.
After the walk, his face turned rosy from the exercise.
The room was filled with a gentle, rosy light from the lamp.
Learner examples
The child has round, rosy cheeks.
A gyereknek kerek, rózsás arca van.
Her face became rosy in the sun.
Az arca rózsaszínű lett a napon.
There was a rosy color in the evening sky.
The lamp made the walls look rosy.
His nose was rosy after being outside in the snow.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "rosy" with "rose". "Rose" is a noun (the flower) and also a color word, but as an adjective for color in everyday speech, "rosy" or "pink" is more common, especially for cheeks or faces.
Meaning
pink or rose-colored
Collocations
rosy cheeks
|rosy face
|rosy glow
|rosy sky
|rosy light
|rosy sunset
Synonyms
pink (A more basic color word; "rosy" suggests a soft, warm, pleasant shade of pink.)
Antonyms
pale (Describes skin or color with very little redness, the opposite of a warm rosy color.)
Themes
appearance
|colors
|people
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Pink in color, like the color of a rose.
Having a pink or slightly red color, similar to that of a rose.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
rosy [complexion]
Months of good food and rest gave him a rosy complexion.
A hónapokig tartó jó étel és pihenés pirospozsgás arcszínt adott neki.
The children came back from the holiday rosy and full of energy.
A gyerekek pirospozsgásan és energiával telve tértek vissza a nyaralásból.
She looked rosy and well after recovering from her illness.
His rosy, healthy face reassured his worried parents.
The fresh mountain air left everyone feeling rosy and alive.
Learner examples
After a long rest, she looked rosy and strong again.
A hosszú pihenés után újra pirospozsgásnak és erősnek tűnt.
The baby is rosy and healthy.
A baba pirospozsgás és egészséges.
Good sleep can help you look more rosy and fresh.
He did not look pale; he looked rosy and well.
The old man was small but rosy and full of life.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "rosy" always describes only color. In this sense, it also suggests good health, not just pink skin. It is usually positive, and is not used for a red face from anger or embarrassment.
Meaning
healthy-looking and pink-cheeked
Collocations
rosy complexion
|rosy glow of health
|rosy and healthy
|rosy good health
Synonyms
ruddy (Often more literary and stronger; suggests a deeper red color, while "rosy" feels softer and more gentle.)
Antonyms
sallow (Describes skin that looks unhealthy and yellowish, the opposite of a rosy, healthy look.)
Themes
health
|appearance
|body
Definition
Looking healthy because your face has a natural pink color.
Looking healthy and fresh, especially because of a natural pink color in the face or skin.
Grammar
Dictionary form
rosy
IPA
GB/ɹˈoʊzi/
US/ɹˈoʊzi/
Syllables & stress
rosy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (rosy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: rosy
- Comparative: rosier
- Superlative: rosiest
Word family
Forms
rosier
adjective
rosiest
adjective
Core family
rose
noun
Related words
rosiness
noun
Advanced or less common
rosily
adverb
Expressions
a rosy future
1/ə ɹˈoʊzi fjˈut͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
very hopeful future prospects
A time ahead that looks very good, with many good things likely to happen.
Examples
- With her skills and experience, she has a rosy future in the company.
- The technology sector still seems to have a rosy future.
- After paying off their debts, the couple finally felt they had a rosy future.
paint a rosy picture
1/pˈeɪnt ə ɹˈoʊzi pˈɪkt͡ʃɚ/
idiom
describe something too positively
To say that a situation is very good and hopeful, even when it is not really that good.
Examples
- The brochure paints a rosy picture of life in the city, but it ignores the high cost of living.
- Politicians often paint a rosy picture before an election to win more votes.
- The manager tried to paint a rosy picture of the project, despite the many delays.
things look rosy
1/θˈɪŋz lˈʊk ɹˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
situation seems very good
Used to say that the situation now seems very good and hopeful.
Examples
- After the latest sales figures, things look rosy for the small startup.
- It’s too early to say that things look rosy; we still have a lot of work to do.
- A year ago the company was near collapse, but now things look rosy again.