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rosewater philosophy

rosewater philosophy noun: a sentimental belief system, ignoring harsh realities.

Noun

rosewater philosophy (uncountable)

  1. A sentimental belief system, ignoring harsh realities.
    • 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.1870, Benjamin Leopold Farjeon, Jessie Trim
    • 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.1971, Catherine Marshall, Beyond Our Selves, page 194

Questions about rosewater philosophy

What does rosewater philosophy mean?
Rosewater philosophy means a sentimental belief system, ignoring harsh realities.
What part of speech is rosewater philosophy?
Rosewater philosophy is a noun.

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  10. Rosewell
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