ruddy

Meanings

• adjective

  having a ruddy complexion, especially one that is healthy and rosy.

• adjective

  having a deep red color, as if flushed.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɹʌdi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bally , bleeding , blimming , bloody , blooming , rosy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruddy
muddy , study

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Variants

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ruddier , ruddiest , ruddily , ruddiness , ruddinesses , ruddy , ruddy duck , ruddy ducks , ruddy well

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Etymology

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Old English hrūd, meaning red or ruddy.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ruddy' comes from the Old English word 'hrūd', which means red or ruddy.

2. The word 'ruddy' is often used to describe the color of ripe tomatoes or apples.

3. In the novel 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell, Scarlett O'Hara is described as having a 'ruddy' complexion.

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Related Concepts

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1. complexion: A person's overall appearance of skin color, including the presence or absence of blemishes or other marks.

2. rosy: Having a healthy, pinkish-red color, especially on the cheeks.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ruddy' has been used to describe healthy, rosy complexions and red objects. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', the character Romeo describes Juliet as having a 'ruddy' complexion. In art, the term 'ruddy' has been used to describe the red color of certain paints or pigments.

How to Memorize "ruddy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a healthy, rosy-cheeked person or a deep red object to associate with the word 'ruddy'.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'healthy' or 'rosy' when you see or hear the word 'ruddy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Ruddy is a reddy-up for a healthy look' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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