rosy
/ˈrəʊzi/ · /ˈroʊzi/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5672 in the learning path
玫瑰红的；红润的
Definitions
adj. pink or reddish, especially in a healthy-looking way
玫瑰红的；红润的
adj. giving hope of success or happiness, sometimes unrealistically
乐观的；前景美好的
Example
Her cheeks were rosy after walking in the cold.
在寒冷的天气里走了一阵后，她的脸颊红扑扑的。
Although official forecasts paint a rosy picture, rising energy costs could slow the country's economic recovery.
尽管官方预测描绘了乐观的前景，能源成本上涨仍可能拖慢该国的经济复苏。
Collocations
- rosy cheeks
- a rosy future
- paint a rosy picture
Word family
- rosiness (n.)
- rose (n.)
Synonyms
- pink
- optimistic
Antonyms
- pale
- bleak
Usage tip
paint a rosy picture 指描绘乐观景象，有时暗含过度美化。
FAQ
- What does rosy mean?
- pink or reddish, especially in a healthy-looking way giving hope of success or happiness, sometimes unrealistically
- How is rosy pronounced?
- UK /ˈrəʊzi/, US /ˈroʊzi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
