ruddy meaning and definition

RUDDY adjective

Definition of ruddy (adjective)

1. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
   • "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion"
   • synonyms: florid, rubicund, sanguine
2. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
   • synonyms: blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, red, reddish, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet