Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apple-cheeked

Adjective
ˈapəl-ˌchēkd
Definition
Having round, rosy cheeks that resemble the color of ripe apples.
Examples
  • The apple-cheeked children laughed as they played in the sun.
  • Her apple-cheeked face gave her a youthful appearance.
Meaning
Usually describes a person, especially a child or someone who looks healthy and cheerful, with plump and red cheeks.
Synonyms
  • rosy-cheeked
  • plump-cheeked
  • round-cheeked