Pronunciation: /ˈrʌdi/

Definitions of ruddy

adjective having a healthy red color, typically from being sunburned or flushed with embarrassment

Example Sentences

A1 The ruddy apple was juicy and delicious.

A2 She had a ruddy complexion from spending time outdoors.

B1 The ruddy glow of the sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.

B2 His ruddy cheeks betrayed his embarrassment.

C1 The ruddy hue of the old barn gave it a rustic charm.

C2 The ruddy landscape was a breathtaking sight to behold.

adverb used to emphasize a statement or response

Example Sentences

A1 She looked ruddy happy when she received the gift.

A2 He was ruddy tired after working all day in the sun.

B1 The old man's cheeks were ruddy from the cold weather.

B2 The ruddy sun was setting over the horizon, casting a warm glow.

C1 The ruddy glow of the fire illuminated the room.

C2 The ruddy complexion of the hiker showed he had been out in the sun all day.

Examples of ruddy in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted the patient's ruddy complexion as a possible sign of underlying health issues.

informal I can't believe how ruddy sunburned you got at the beach!

slang That ruddy traffic jam made me late for work again.

figurative Her ruddy temper flared up when she heard the news.

Grammatical Forms of ruddy

past tense

ruddied

plural

ruddies

comparative

ruddier

superlative

ruddiest

present tense

ruddies

future tense

will ruddy

perfect tense

have ruddied

continuous tense

is ruddying

singular

ruddy

positive degree

ruddy

infinitive

to ruddy

gerund

ruddying

participle

ruddied

Origin and Evolution of ruddy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'ruddy' originated from Middle English 'rudie' which came from Old English 'rudig' meaning red or reddish in color.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ruddy' has maintained its original meaning of red or reddish in color, but it is now commonly used to describe a healthy or robust complexion.