rosir
to turn pink
verb sews-PAHN Rare
Origin: Derived from 'rose' (pink/rose) + verbal suffix '-ir', indicating a change of state.
Usage Note
Rosir belongs to the second-conjugation group of colour-change verbs alongside blanchir (to whiten), rougir (to redden), and jaunir (to yellow). It describes both a physical colour change — a dawn sky turning pink — and an emotional flush of pleasure or embarrassment. The related adjective is rosé / rosée, meaning pinkish or flushed.
Examples
"Ses joues rosirent de plaisir."
Natural Translation
Her cheeks turned pink with pleasure.

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