rosiness
|ro-si-ness|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈroʊziːnəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈrəʊziːnəs/
(rosy)
pinkish, optimistic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rosiness' originates from the English word 'rosy', which is derived from the Latin word 'rosaceus', where 'rosa' meant 'rose'.
Historical Evolution
'rosaceus' transformed into the Old French word 'rosé', and eventually became the modern English word 'rosy', from which 'rosiness' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the color of a rose', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a healthy pink or red color'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
