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- [ruhd-ee]
- /ˈrʌd i/
- /ˈrʌd.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruhd-ee]
- /ˈrʌd i/
Definitions of ruddy word
- adjective ruddy of or having a fresh, healthy red color: a ruddy complexion. 1
- adjective ruddy red or reddish. 1
- adjective ruddy British Slang. damned: a ruddy fool. 1
- adverb ruddy British Slang. damned: He'd ruddy well better be there. 1
- adjective ruddy reddish, rosy 1
- adjective ruddy damned, bloody 1
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Origin of ruddy
First appearance:
before 1100 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; Middle English rudi, Old English rudig. See rudd, -y1
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Parts of speech for Ruddy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ruddy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ruddy
adj ruddy
- aflush — (archaic, or, poetic) flushed, blushing.
- aglow — If something is aglow, it is shining and bright with a soft, warm light.
- bright-eyed — eager; fresh and enthusiastic
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- bushy-tailed — bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, fresh, alert, eager, and lively
noun ruddy
- bittersweet — If you describe an experience as bittersweet, you mean that it has some happy aspects and some sad ones.
- blusher — Blusher is a coloured substance that women put on their cheeks.
- bricker — a block of clay hardened by drying in the sun or burning in a kiln, and used for building, paving, etc.: traditionally, in the U.S., a rectangle 2.25 × 3.75 × 8 inches (5.7 × 9.5 × 20.3 cm), red, brown, or yellow in color.
- burgundy — Burgundy is used to describe things that are purplish-red in colour.
- cardinals — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
verb ruddy
- mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
adjective ruddy
- crimson — Something that is crimson is deep red in colour.
- erubescent — Red or reddish; blushing.
- florid — reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion.
- wholesome — conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial: wholesome recreation; wholesome environment.
Antonyms for ruddy
adj ruddy
- bloodless — A bloodless coup or victory is one in which nobody is killed.
adjective ruddy
- coldhearted — lacking sympathy; unfeeling
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