Meaning & use
ruddy
Having a healthy reddish color, typically describing someone's face or skin.
See it in a sentence
After the hike, his ruddy complexion showed just how much sun he'd gotten.
The farmer's ruddy cheeks came from years of working outdoors.
A note on using this word
Ruddy usually suggests good health or exertion, unlike 'flushed', which can also imply embarrassment or fever.
Words with a similar meaning
rosyflushed
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Words with an opposite meaning
pale
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