figurative. Characterized by cheerful optimism, or a tendency to regard matters in a highly favourable or attractive light.
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释义 | the mind > mental capacity > expectation > hope > optimism > [adjective] > unrealistically (10) rose-coloured1780 figurative. Characterized by cheerful optimism, or a tendency to regard matters in a highly favourable or attractive light. couleur de rose1783 (a) (as adj.) rose-coloured, roseate; (b) (as adv.) in a rosy light, in an aspect to which fancy lends undue attractions. rose-tinted1783 = rose-coloured, adj. (in various senses). In extended use. Panglossian1831 Of, relating to, or characteristic of a Pangloss; unwaveringly or unrealistically optimistic. rose pink1837 figurative. = rose-coloured, adj. 3. Micawber-like1855 Resembling or reminiscent of Micawber. Micawberish1859 Resembling or reminiscent of Micawber; fecklessly optimistic. Cf. Micawber-like, adj. adv. Pangloss1881 Characteristic or reminiscent of Pangloss; = Panglossian, adj. blue-sky1895 Characterized by the presence of a blue sky, as an indicator of pleasant weather. In extended use: cheerful, happy; optimistic. Panglossic1926 = Panglossian, adj. |
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