Definition of ruddy Ruddy

/ɹʌˈdi/ - [rudee] - rud•dy

We found 11 definitions of ruddy from 5 different sources.

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What does ruddy mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

ruddy - of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
  red, reddish, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet
  chromatic being or having or characterized by hue
ruddy - inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion"
  rubicund, florid, sanguine
  healthy having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease; "a rosy healthy baby"; "staying fit and healthy"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • ruddy (Noun)
    ruddy duck .
  • ruddy (Verb)
    To make reddish in colour.
  • ruddy (Adjective)
    Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.
  • ruddy (Adjective)
    A mild intensifier.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • ruddy (n.)
    Of a red color; red, or reddish; as, a ruddy sky; a ruddy flame.
  • ruddy (n.)
    Of a lively flesh color, or the color of the human skin in high health; as, ruddy cheeks or lips.
  • ruddy (v. t.)
    To make ruddy.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • ruddy
    (For a person) Showing blushes.

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  • ruddy, adjective.

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