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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRosy-cheeks
/ˈroʊ.ziˈtʃiks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A term used to describe someone with a healthy, pinkish complexion on their cheeks.
"After playing outside in the cold, the children returned with rosy-cheeks." - 2
A figurative expression referring to a cheerful or healthy appearance.
"Her rosy-cheeks were a sign of her good health and happiness."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'rosy-cheeks' combines 'rosy', derived from the Old English 'rōse' meaning 'rose', and 'cheeks', from the Old English 'ceoce', referring to the fleshy parts of the face. The phrase evolved to describe a healthy, flushed appearance, often associated with youth and vitality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rosy-cheeks" is said worldwide
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joues roses
Transliteration: zhoo-eh rohz
"Après avoir joué dehors, les enfants avaient les joues roses."
rote Wangen
Transliteration: roh-teh vahng-en
"Nach dem Spielen draußen hatten die Kinder rote Wangen."
guance rosate
Transliteration: gwan-cheh roh-zah-teh
"Dopo aver giocato all'aperto, i bambini avevano le guance rosate."
mejillas sonrojadas
Transliteration: meh-hee-yas son-roh-ha-das
"Después de jugar afuera, los niños tenían mejillas sonrojadas."
bochechas rosadas
Transliteration: bo-sheh-kahs roh-zah-dahs
"Depois de brincar ao ar livre, as crianças estavam com bochechas rosadas."
गुलाबी गाल
Transliteration: gulaabi gaal
"बाहर खेलने के बाद बच्चों के गुलाबी गाल थे।"
红润的脸颊
Transliteration: hóng rùn de liǎn jiá
"在外面玩耍后，孩子们的脸颊红润。"
장미빛 뺨
Transliteration: jang-mi-bit ppyam
"밖에서 놀고 나서 아이들은 장미빛 뺨을 가지고 있었다."
バラ色の頬
Transliteration: bara-iro no ho
"外で遊んだ後、子供たちはバラ色の頬をしていた。"
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