Word Type

Adjective

Noun

Adjective

Verb

Proper Noun

Adverb

The word "ruddy" can be used as adjective, noun, adjective, verb, proper noun and adverb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

ruddily ruddiness ruddy Nora ruddy diver ruddy shelduck ruddy turnstone ruddy-tailed flycatcher ruddyish

Derived From

rud

Etymologically Related To

bloody

Context

british slang

Related Terms

face fire reddish ruddy duck sky

Similar Terms

chromatic healthy

Synonym Network

bally cherry red rosy rubicund

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