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rose-colored

[rohz-kuhl-erd] / ˈroʊzˌkʌl ərd /
ADJECTIVE
optimistic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rosy utopian
WEAK
Panglossian assured bright buoyant cheerful cheering confident encouraged expectant happy high hopeful hoping idealistic keeping the faith looking on the bright side looking through rose-colored glasses merry on cloud nine on top of world positive promising ray of sunshine roseate sanguine sunny trusting upbeat

Example Sentences

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My rose-colored glasses are off, and I see the world clearly without them.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Everyone on Wall Street supposedly was wearing rose-colored glasses back in early 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Kaley G.M., the 20-year-old plaintiff, arrived in court just before 10 a.m. wearing the same rose-colored maxi dress she’d donned to testify in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Grok portrays the Tesla CEO through stubbornly rose-colored lenses.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2025

Grandma led me into the bathroom and watched as I washed my hands, then directed me to dry them on the rose-colored towel.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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