Rosy-cheeked
adj.energetic, joyfulwarm
What it means
Having cheeks with a healthy or lively pink color.
Reach for it when describing visible color warmly without inferring health too confidently
Rosy-cheeked children returned from the cold carrying sleds.
Choose between these
6- playful
youthful lively appearance is intended
not when Fresh-faced can sound patronizing.
- everyday
pink-cheeked
literal gentle color is enough
not when Pink-cheeked lacks rosy warmth.
- everyday
red-cheeked
strong color needs neutral description
not when Red-cheeked may imply irritation.
- warm
healthy-looking brightness is praised
not when Glowing can describe the whole face.
- professional
flushed
increased facial color has a physical cause
not when Flushing may signal fever or embarrassment.
- literary
ruddy
strong reddish complexion is visible
not when Ruddy can sound coarse.
Said against
3- pale
- ashen
- sallow
It naturally appears in
3- rosy-cheeked child
A rosy-cheeked child waved from the sleigh.
- rosy-cheeked from cold
They came inside rosy-cheeked from cold.
- rosy-cheeked glow
Her rosy-cheeked glow faded as she warmed up.