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Meaning of rosewater philosophy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A sentimental belief system, ignoring harsh realities.

uncountable

Examples

“I subscribed most heartily to this rosewater philosophy. Certainly, if Jessie had had her way, there would have⟳ been no heartaches in the world; no poverty, no sickness, no rags, no rainy days.”
“This is interpreting Christianity as a rosewater philosophy to make⟳ a comfortable atmosphere for nice peope^([sic]). But nice people have⟳ no cutting edge. Nor have⟳ they any answers for the problems that beset our world.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

rosewater sailor Rosewell Rosewhite Rosewood roseworm rosewort

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