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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This design decision allows the shoe’s tech to stand out, giving it an almost glowing effect.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
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

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

Miller’s calculated the percentage chance that all 35 seats in play will go blue or red virtually in real time.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Tiguan gets one-pedal driving and Volkswagen's new Connected Travel Assist system, which can help with lane changes on highways and bring the SUV to a stop at red traffic lights.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of red

Adjective

But as the boat drifted nearby under a vast, cloudless sky, a pod of pink river dolphins broke the glassy, reflective surface just yards away, their rosy dorsal fins glistening in the late-afternoon sun.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Looking ahead to the next quarter, things look less rosy for SPE, with The Social Reckoning and Klara and the Sun both already having bombed at the box office.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of rosy

Adjective

Gigi Hadid broke out the trend in corduroy pants form, which is perfectly seasonal with soft and warm fabric paired with a relaxed design.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
The fleeting time in Georgia between the sweltering summer heat and damp winter chill has finally arrived, featuring cool mornings, warm evenings and trees dappled with orange leaves.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
From the Winnipeg Jets’ full aurora borealis scene on the hem to the Boston Bruins having a brown jersey for the first time in more than 100 years, the league made sure to be grounding each look into something recognizable by each rabid fan base.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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