Word Frequency
ruddy (ˈrʌdɪ
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Definitions
adjective
-dier, -diest- (of the complexion) having a healthy reddish colour, usually resulting from an outdoor life
- coloured red or pink ⇒
a ruddy sky
adverb, adjective
(informal (mainly British)- (intensifier) bloody; damned ⇒
a ruddy fool
Derived Forms
ˈruddily adverbˈruddiness noun
Word Origin
Old English rudig, from rudu redness (see rudd); related to Old High German rotred1, Swedish rod, Old Norse rythga to make rustyTranslations for 'ruddy'
- British English: ruddy If you describe someone's face as ruddy, you mean that their face is a reddish colour. ADJECTIVEHe had a naturally ruddy complexion.
- Brazilian Portuguese: corado
- Chinese: > 红的面色> 红紅的
- European Spanish: rubicundo rubicunda
- French: rougeaud rougeaude
- German: rötlich
- Italian: rubicondo rubiconda
- Japanese: 赤らんだ
- Korean: > 불그스레한안색이
- Portuguese: corado corada
- Spanish: rubicundo rubicunda
Example Sentences Including 'ruddy'
'Erm, aye, sorry about that,' he replied, his cheeks getting even redder than their natural ruddy state.Country Life (2004)
A feature is the ruddy duck which first bred in Britain here.A Guide to Britain's Conservation Heritage
By the time they staggered to their feet in the clearing, the blazing tent provided a ruddy backdrop to their fight.TREASON KEEP (2001)
Club chairman Simon Bullard, who was refereeing the game, said: "This ruddy great bird started going for the ball.Sun, News of the World (2001)
Everything's so nice here and I'm sick of all these ruddy animals.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
He had a goatee, ruddy complexion, and was wearing jeans and casual jacket.Edmonton Sun (2003)
She entered the room, followed by Amos, a stout man with a ruddy , weather-beaten face.Roses are for the Rich
Suddenly, she saw a man illuminated in one of them - a fleshy ruddy man, swaggering towards her.Dreams of Innocence
Your might see the ruddy features of non-famous Micks in seats 38E or 27A.Irish Times (2002)
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