Of a thought, dream, etc.: happy, positive; hopeful, optimistic. Frequently in bright hopes.

Of a wish or hope: optimistic, well-intentioned; felt or expressed in order to maintain the appearance of optimism; (hence) sincere but unlikely…

= rose-coloured, adj. 3. Cf. rose-tinted, adj.

= optimistic, adj.

Making the best of oneself; presenting the best view of something. Obsolete.

Characterized by optimism; inclined to take a favourable view of circumstances, and to hope for the best; hopeful and confident about the future.

figurative. Of temperament: optimistic, cheerful.

Characterized by optimism; optimistic.