ruddy

adjective

ˈrə-dē How to pronounce ruddy (audio)
Definition of ruddynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddy
  1. glowing
  2. tanned
  3. red
  4. rosy
  5. warm
  6. flush
  7. brown
Adjective
  • After preparing the skin with Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Magic Cream, Giannetos created a glowing base using Airbrush Flawless Foundation, Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer, and the Hollywood Contour Wand.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Lumbering wooden doors are pivoted open to reveal the breezy hotel lobby and create a view with layers of water, first the still ornamental pools, then the main central pool and finally the glowing Caribbean sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 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
  • Simply changing the icing going into the bag won't help much; there's still red icing inside the nozzle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Tomato juice is also among the best sources of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of red
Adjective
  • His tribute to his home in the Palisades is full of rosy reminiscences and a few woo-woo anecdotes.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But what really sells Cathy’s faux-naïf act is her flushed cheeks and rosy lips, courtesy of Westman Atelier’s Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Petal and HydroBalm Tinted Lipstick in English Rose.
    — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rosy
Adjective
  • The song is a dreamy barn-raiser, hoisting this premise on warm guitar tones and a plaintive tone that proves a through-line throughout the record.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • After another warm weekend, with widespread high temperatures in the 80s, California is set for a real cooldown this week.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • California is flush with dumb money and bad judgment, and an insatiable romance with an epic 1,200-mile shoreline.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Inspectors test commonly touched surfaces like door handles, thermostats, remotes, light switches, faucets and toilet flush handles.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of flush
Adjective
  • Civil rights organizations have found that police have used minor non-moving violations such as window tinting to disproportionately search Black and brown motorists for warrants, weapons and drugs.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The kitchen has been updated with light-brown cabinetry and a sandy backsplash.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of brown

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