Rosewise

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the shape or the manner of a rose. not-comparable

    "Ruth's radiantly happy face flushed again rosewise with pleasure and pride."

Example

More examples

"Ruth's radiantly happy face flushed again rosewise with pleasure and pride."

Etymology

rose + -wise

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