ruddy

adjective
UK: /ˈrʌdi/
US: /ˈrʌdi/

  1. Having a healthy red color.

    1. His cheeks were ruddy after playing outside.
    2. The farmer's ruddy complexion suggested a life spent working outdoors in the elements.

  2. (especially of someone's face) reddish in color.

    1. He had a ruddy face from the sun.
    2. After a brisk walk in the cold wind, her face took on a ruddy glow, indicating improved circulation.

Synonyms

flushed reddish glowing rosy red
ruddy adverb

  1. (British informal) Used to express anger or annoyance.

    1. That's ruddy ridiculous!
    2. I've had a ruddy awful day, and all I want is some peace and quiet to unwind now.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ruddy" in English means: Having a healthy red color., (especially of someone's face) reddish in color..

The phonetic transcription of "ruddy" is /ˈrʌdi/ in British English and /ˈrʌdi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ruddy": flushed, reddish, glowing, rosy, red.

Example usage of "ruddy": "His cheeks were ruddy after playing outside.". More examples on the page.