pink rose

Soft coral flower

A pink rose is a rose flower in shades of pink, from pale blush to deep magenta.

In the language of flowers, pink roses traditionally symbolize grace, gratitude, and admiration—softer sentiments than the romantic passion of red roses.

She sent pink roses to thank her mentor.

The phrase sometimes appears in product names for fragrances and cosmetics evoking floral femininity.

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garden · romantic · bloom · soft · feminine · Valentine · love letter · wedding · fragrant · delicate · coral · carnation · peony · lipstick · cheek · pale · dusty · florist

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color intensity/depth

pink roseblack rose

Impossibly dark flower

withered rose · red rose · wilted flower · yellow rose · thorns

botanical contrast

pink rosethistle

Spiny flowering weed

cactus · poison ivy · bramble · thorn · thorn bush

Family

pink, rose, pinks, pinked, pinking, pinkish, roses, rosy, rosier

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G