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rosiness

|ro-si-ness|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈroʊziːnəs/

🇬🇧

/ˈrəʊziːnəs/

(rosy)

pinkish, optimistic

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
rosyrosierrosiestrosinessrosily
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

Noun 1

the quality or state of being rosy.

The rosiness of her cheeks was a sign of good health.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45