ruddiness
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- noun
- /ˈrədēnəs/
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sonrosado
- Crosshatches for the ruddiness of his complexion.
Examples
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There were plenty of boys, rich or funny or handsome, who demanded cults, but Davis wasn't any of these things, and as time went on, he became less rich, less funny, and his looks were never boyish again except for the ruddiness of his rough skin.
Fiction book (2001) -
Or they might get a lot of ruddiness come out on their face.
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His ruddiness was due to hard work and high blood pressure.
Fiction book (1998) -
The suit is okay, but it seriously needs some powder to counteract that ruddiness.
Blog text (2) -
The buff brings out the ruddiness in his complexion.
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I pressed my thumb firmly against my shoulder and, when I lifted it, a pallid blot appeared; then it slowly shrunk back into the ruddiness.
Fiction book (1998) -
Even that young—perhaps twenty-five, twenty-six—her face was ruddy from drink, but the ruddiness became her like a rouge.
Fiction book (1994) -
After jogging in the cold, his face had a healthy ruddiness that showed he was in good shape.
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The child's ruddiness after playing outside all day suggested that she was full of life and energy.
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Many people admire the ruddiness in her cheeks, which reflects her vibrant health and well-being.
Synonyms
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3.2
A healthy, rosy color in the cheeks
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1.1
The red color of a thing, like cheeks, flowers or the sunset
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3.1
A pink or red color in the cheeks showing good health and happiness
A slight red color on something like skin or sky
Antonyms
How Ruddy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word ruddiness comes from the old English root rēad, which means 'red', and is the same root as the everyday word red. So ruddiness simply describes a healthy, reddish color in the face.