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ruddy

rud·dy

ruddy

 
 
pronunciation:
ruh di
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
inflections: ruddier, ruddiest
definition 1: having a healthy-looking, rosy complexion.
His face is always ruddy when he comes back from a skiing trip.
synonyms:
blooming, florid, flush, rosy, rubicund, sanguine
antonyms:
ghastly, pale, waxen
similar words:
blushing, glowing, red, roseate
definition 2: reddish; rosy.
The children came in from playing in the snow with ruddy cheeks and wet mittens.
synonyms:
flush, red, roseate, rosy, rufous, sanguine
similar words:
florid, ruby, russet, scarlet
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