ruddy (adj.)

  1. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; a ruddy complexion; Santas rubicund cheeks; a fresh and sanguine complexion

    [ Syn: rubicund , florid , sanguine ]

  2. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

    [ Syn: red , reddish , blood-red , carmine , cerise , cherry , cherry-red , crimson , ruby , ruby-red , scarlet ]

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