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ruddy

/ˈrʌdi/

Translations

ruddyadjective

ruddier

Comp.

ruddiest

Super.

/ˈrʌdi/

красноватый

The ruddy glow of the sunset was breathtaking.

Красноватое сияние заката было захватывающим.

румяный

She had a ruddy complexion after spending the day in the sun.

У нее был румяный цвет лица после дня, проведенного на солнце.

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ruddyverb

ruddied

Past Simple

ruddied

Past Participle

ruddying

Gerund

/ˈrʌdi/

Rare, chiefly literary: to make or become ruddy.

Synonyms

ruddyadverb

/ˈrʌdi/

красновато

The sky turned ruddy as the sun began to set.

Небо стало красноватым, когда солнце начало садиться.

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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!