The difference between Fortunate and Rosy

When used as adjectives, fortunate means auspicious, whereas rosy means rose-coloured.


Rosy is also noun with the meaning: tea.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fortunate and Rosy

  1. Fortunate as an adjective:

    Auspicious.

    Examples:

    "It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple."

  2. Fortunate as an adjective:

    Happening by good luck or favorable chance.

    Examples:

    "Patrick was the unlikely match-winner as Berkeley earned a fortunate victory over Chisolm."

  3. Fortunate as an adjective:

    Favored by fortune.

    Examples:

    "We were fortunate not to be fined for speeding."

    "This is a time when we think of those less fortunate than ourselves."

  1. Rosy as an adjective:

    Rose-coloured.

  2. Rosy as an adjective:

    Resembling rose, as in scent of perfume.

  3. Rosy as an adjective:

    Optimistic.

  1. Rosy as a noun (slang, British):

    tea

    Examples:

    "I wish a cup of Rosy."

    "I fancy a cup of rosy lee."

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