adj.
Pronunciation: ' r ō -z ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: ros · i · er ; -est
Date: 14th century
1 a : of the color rose b : having a pinkish usually healthy-looking complexion : BLOOMING c : marked by blushes
2 : characterized by or tending to promote optimism <a rosy outlook>
– ros · i · ness noun