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ruddy

adjective

Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
R
Ends with
Y
Contains
UD
Scrabble score
10

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹʌdi

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adjective

  1. Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

adjective

  1. Inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

    “A ruddy complexion”

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Example Sentences

A ruddy complexion
Santa's rubicund cheeks
A fresh and sanguine complexion

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