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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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
Ada Scott, an elderly reporter who was close to retirement, regularly wrote glowing dispatches about Puente in the 1960s for The East Yolo Record, a newspaper that operated in what is now West Sacramento.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 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

The landmark was illuminated in green, white and red to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day and honor the country’s culture, identity and traditions.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
The simmering curry filled the air with the aroma of coconut milk and red curry paste, while chicken thighs were wet brined in a dining room booth.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of red

Adjective

The result is a feedback loop where leadership sets aggressive targets, teams present a rosier picture than reality supports and leadership then makes the next round of decisions on inflated data.

— Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The glam featured a soft, smoky eye, a neutral lip and rosy blush, while her hair was styled by Manny’s Mane in loose curls that elegantly framed her face.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of rosy

Adjective

Outside the window warm air moved the leaves on the branches while around her, phones rang, and men and women answered Helios Accounting, Entertainment’s Finest.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
In the gleaming lobby, the brand’s signature scent—a warm and woody fragrance reminiscent of two of my favorites, Comme des Garçons’ Wonderwood and Odin New York’s 07 Tanoke—greeted me.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

This seats the tent low and flush with the mounting panels, which are slightly raised from the greater roof, creating a simple, low-profile two-story camper with discrete tent and pod sleeping spaces.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
If the screw hole has become too large for the screw to grip, Gibbs recommends removing the screw, inserting two toothpicks into the hole, and breaking them off flush with the cabinet surface.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of flush

Adjective

Only the cave paintings remain, flickering, filled with purple and brown rhinos, running on and on and running nowhere.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Ratajkowski went full throttle on seasonal fashion staples, her espresso brown straight-legged corduroy trousers pooling around her sandy suede Ugg boots.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

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