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
  • Experts warn that this rosy label can sometimes mask risk that borrowers may not be able to afford.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The rest of the kitchen is pretty in pink, courtesy of a rosy Zia Tile backsplash and mosaic countertops by Concrete Collaborative.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rosy
Adjective
  • With increasingly warm summers, many brands are also introducing additional April deliveries focused on true high-summer product.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Designed by notable furniture and interior designer Yabu Pushelberg (whose projects also include JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo), rooms are awash in warm gray tones and feature upholstered linen beds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 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
  • The following month, Latin art-pop artist Caín Culto wore knee-high brown cowboy boots with similarly extreme points on the cover of his debut album, CULTO.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Steaks — particularly ribeye, sirloin and strip — brown faster with another layer of beefy flavor.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of brown

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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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