ROSINESS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

rosiness

noun

Definition of rosiness

as in hopefulness

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Recent Examples of rosiness Colquitt prefers cosmetics with a slight red tint, which suggest a rosiness normally imparted by the blood in our capillaries. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Sadie Sink’s allover wash of strawberry blonde color brings rosiness to her complexion and brings attention to her icy blue eyes. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026 But within days, that rosiness dissipated. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Gays are actually staying in Jamaica, which tells me there’s now a sort of hopefulness.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Hope and persistence pay off Some of the happiest children are those who maintain a sense of hopefulness and possibility.

— Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of hopefulness

Noun

Aside from its brightness, everything else about the BOAT fits the model of a typical long-duration GRB.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Both have somewhat lower brightness ratings, but both add a vertical lens shift, which can help make up for that.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

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