Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apple-cheeked

adjective
/ˈap(ə)lˌCHēkt/
Definition
Having rosy or rosy-red cheeks, resembling the color of apples.
Examples
  • The apple-cheeked children played joyfully in the sun.
  • Her apple-cheeked face made her look youthful and lively.
  • The actor’s apple-cheeked appearance charmed everyone on set.
Meaning
Often used to describe a person, typically a child or someone youthful, with round, rosy cheeks that appear healthy and vibrant.
Synonyms
  • rosy-cheeked
  • plump-cheeked
  • ruddy
  • buoyant