roseate
|ro-se-ate|
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/ˈroʊziɪt/
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/ˈrəʊziət/
rosy or optimistic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'roseate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'roseus,' where 'rosa' meant 'rose.'
Historical Evolution
'roseus' transformed into the Old French word 'roseé,' and eventually became the modern English word 'roseate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the color of a rose,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'optimistic or hopeful.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a pink or rosy color.
The sky was roseate at dawn.
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Adjective 2
optimistic or hopeful.
She had a roseate view of the future.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
