English adjective: ruddy | |||
1. | ruddy inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life | ||
Samples | A ruddy complexion. Santa's rubicund cheeks. A fresh and sanguine complexion. | ||
Synonyms | florid, rubicund, sanguine | ||
Similar | healthy | ||
Antonyms | unhealthy | ||
2. | ruddy 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 | ||
Similar | chromatic | ||
Antonyms | achromatic, neutral | ||