Ruddy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion".
Classification
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Examples
- After working outdoors all day, she developed a lovely ruddy complexion that hinted at her overall health and vitality.
- His ruddy face was always a welcome sight in the office, and everyone knew he had just returned from another of his adventures in the great outdoors.
- The farmer's ruddy cheeks and broad shoulders marked him as a man of the land, through and through.
- Ruddy complexions and bright eyes were the norm among the hikers gathered at the mountain lodge, ready to take on the trails once again.
- A ruddy glow emanated from her face as she settled into the warm light of the fireplace, feeling the weariness of the past few weeks melt away.
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Meaning 2
Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.
Classification
All adjective clusters.