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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹʌdi

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Definitions

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”

In context

Example Sentences

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

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