Definitions

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

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

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2025

“When he had a real mild fever and we medicated him right away, he acted normal. I actually was maybe looking at it with rose-colored glasses.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

I have to laugh at myself, already looking at that time through rose-colored glasses.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

rose-colored

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