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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRuddy
/ˈrʌdi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a healthy reddish color.
"After spending the day outdoors, her cheeks were ruddy from the sun." - 2
Of a reddish color; often used to describe something that is red or has a red hue.
"The ruddy sunset painted the sky in vibrant shades of orange and red."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'ruddy' originates from the Old English 'rūde', meaning 'red' or 'ruddy'. It has evolved through Middle English, retaining its association with a reddish color, often used to describe a healthy complexion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ruddy" is said worldwide
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Rougeâtre
Transliteration: roo-zhatr
"Ses joues étaient rougeâtres après l'exercice."
Rötlich
Transliteration: röt-likh
"Der rötliche Himmel kündigte den Sonnenuntergang an."
Rosso
Transliteration: ros-so
"Il suo viso era rosso dopo la corsa."
Rojizo
Transliteration: ro-hee-so
"El cielo se volvió rojizo al atardecer."
Ruinoso
Transliteration: roo-ee-no-so
"O céu estava ruinoso ao pôr do sol."
लालिमा
Transliteration: laalima
"उसका चेहरा धूप में लालिमा से भरा हुआ था।"
红润
Transliteration: hóngrùn
"她的脸色在阳光下显得红润。"
붉은
Transliteration: bulgeun
"그의 얼굴은 운동 후 붉은 색이 되었다."
赤みがかった
Transliteration: akamigakatta
"彼女の頬は運動の後に赤みがかっていた。"
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