figurative. Characterized by cheerful optimism, or a tendency to regard matters in a highly favourable or attractive light.

(a) (as adj.) rose-coloured, roseate; (b) (as adv.) in a rosy light, in an aspect to which fancy lends undue attractions.

= rose-coloured, adj. (in various senses). In extended use.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a Pangloss; unwaveringly or unrealistically optimistic.

figurative. = rose-coloured, adj. 3.

Resembling or reminiscent of Micawber.

Resembling or reminiscent of Micawber; fecklessly optimistic. Cf. Micawber-like, adj. adv.

Characteristic or reminiscent of Pangloss; = Panglossian, adj.

Characterized by the presence of a blue sky, as an indicator of pleasant weather. In extended use: cheerful, happy; optimistic.

= Panglossian, adj.