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Meaning of 'ruddy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ruddy [ n.]
- Of a red color; red, or reddish; as, a ruddy sky; a ruddy flame.
- Of a lively flesh color, or the color of the human skin in high health; as, ruddy cheeks or lips.
2 . Ruddy [ v. t.]
- To make ruddy.

Meaning of 'ruddy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ruddy [ s]
Meaning (1):
- inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
Example in sentence:
  • a fresh and sanguine complexion;
  • a ruddy complexion;
  • Santa's rubicund cheeks

Nearby Words:

rud rudd rudder rudderhead rudderhole rudderless rudderpost rudderstock ruddied ruddily

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