ROSEATE


Meaning of ROSEATE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' r ō -z ē - ə t, -z ē - ˌ ā t

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin roseus rosy, from rosa

Date: 1589

1 : resembling a rose especially in color

2 : overly optimistic : viewed favorably

– ro · se · ate · ly adverb

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