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ruddy

/ˈrʌdi/

Translations

ruddyadjective

ruddier

Comp.

ruddiest

Super.

/ˈrʌdi/

rougeaudSe dit surtout d’un teint sain et rougeâtre; registre courant.

After spending the day hiking in the sun, her cheeks were ruddy and glowing.

Après avoir passé la journée à randonner au soleil, ses joues étaient rougeaudes et rayonnantes.

rougeâtrePour une teinte rouge, notamment pour des objets ou des paysages.

The ruddy sunset painted the horizon with vibrant hues of red and orange.

Le coucher de soleil rougeâtre a peint l’horizon de teintes éclatantes de rouge et d’orange.

Additional translations

rubicondPlus soutenu ou littéraire; surtout pour un visage ou un teint.

satanéEmploi familier britannique pour marquer l’agacement ou l’insistance.

Synonyms

Antonyms

ruddyverb

ruddied

Past Simple

ruddied

Past Participle

ruddying

Gerund

/ˈrʌdi/

Rare, chiefly literary: to make or become ruddy.

rougirFaire devenir rouge ou devenir rouge soi-même.

The last rays of the setting sun ruddied the clouds.

Les derniers rayons du soleil couchant ont rougi les nuages.

Additional translations

empourprerPlus littéraire; surtout pour une coloration rouge intense.

Synonyms

ruddyadverb

/ˈrʌdi/

sacrémentRenforce un adjectif ou un adverbe; familier.

It's ruddy cold in here!

Il fait sacrément froid ici !

Additional translations

bigrementAlternative familière pour insister; peut aussi exprimer l’agacement selon le contexte.

Synonyms

Definitions

ruddyadjective

Having a healthy, reddish color, often used to describe someone's complexion.

After spending the day hiking in the sun, her cheeks were ruddy and glowing.

Having a reddish color, often used to describe something other than skin, such as the sky or soil.

The ruddy sunset painted the horizon with vibrant hues of red and orange.

Used informally in British English to emphasize or express annoyance, similar to 'bloody'.

I can't believe I forgot my ruddy keys at home again!

ruddyverb

To make or become ruddy; to redden.

The last rays of the setting sun ruddied the clouds.

ruddyadverb

Used informally, chiefly in British English, as an intensifier before adjectives or adverbs to express emphasis or annoyance, equivalent to "bloody."

It's ruddy cold in here!