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Synonyms of ruddy

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Another word for ruddy is rosy. Other synonyms of ruddy are bally, bleeding, blimming, bloody and blooming.

Synonyms and similar words for ruddy

adjectiveReddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.

  • rosyOf any reddish hue from bright pink to the color of ruddy cheeks in a light-skinned person.

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Meaning of ruddy

  1. adjective Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.
  2. adjective Robust and vigorous, like a person with a red complexion (as compared to a pale one).
  3. adjective A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.

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Questions about synonyms of ruddy

What is another word for ruddy?
Ruddy has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rosy, bally, bleeding, blimming, bloody and blooming.
What does ruddy mean?
Ruddy means reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.

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