RUDDY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

ruddy

adjective

ˈrə-dē

Definition of ruddy

as in glowing

having a healthy reddish skin tone ruddy complexions run in the family

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Recent Examples of ruddy The northern bald ibis has a ruddy bill and a crest of feathers that look like an intermittent mohawk. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026 The fathers, faces ruddy, prayed in Latin for her soul, black robes flapping in the wind. — Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 These are massive stars in their later stages, swollen and ruddy, shining bright across the cosmos. — Paul Sutter, Space.com, 3 May 2026 The color is a deep, ruddy amber brown, and the nose is full of alcohol and oak. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ruddy

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Adjective

Its bouncy, jelly-like texture sinks instantly into skin, revealing a glowing, soft complexion in the process.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Its reception at the two very different festivals was equally glowing, with special emphasis on lead John Malkovich, who received both a tribute at Telluride, and an award from the competition jury at Venice, the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026

Definition of tanned

Adjective

In addition to this trendy cherry red, there are more colors to peruse including classic black, soft pale blue, approachable gray, and more.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Reinhart’s character, Olive Smith, is primarily seen wearing her lab coat, but outside of the laboratory, she is dressed in red, blue and green outfits.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of red

Adjective

Expect a pan-European menu of pimientos de padron peppers, warm leek salad and a surprising tuna Milanese with fun twists like a wagyu sando.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Forecasters are warning about dangerous conditions at Southern California beaches this week, with high surf, erosion and possible coastal flooding, as a pair of storms roil warm Pacific waters and send yet more southerly swells toward the shoreline.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

Swap in a flush-mount or semi-flush fixture that adds presence without overwhelming the entryway.

— Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
In recent years, that revenue has boomed largely due to enthusiasm over artificial intelligence, but those days of flush cash will not continue forever.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of flush

Adjective

Grab the pants in a classic blue wash, white à la Stewart, or in a brown shade inspired by Middleton’s version.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
Chicago has long faced unequal health outcomes, especially in Black and brown communities dealing with poverty, cultural barriers to trust, and limited access to care, food and pharmacies.

— Garth Walker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

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