ruddy

adjective

Definition of ruddynext
as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone ruddy complexions run in the family

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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.

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