ruddy

• Adjectif utilisé en anglais britannique pour décrire une couleur rouge saine, souvent du visage ou du teint ; sert aussi d'injure douce pour renforcer une expression.

Used in British English to describe a healthy red color, often of the face or complexion; also used as a mild expletive for emphasis.

1. Reddish complexionB2formal

   Having a healthy, reddish color, often from being outdoors or in good health.

   Teint vermeil

   • The farmer had a ruddy complexion from working in the sun.
   • Her cheeks were ruddy after the brisk walk.
   • He had a ruddy glow that suggested good health.

   Synonymesbloomingfloridflushedglowingreddishrosyrubicundsanguine

   Antonymesashenpalepallidsallowwan

2. Red colorB2formal

   Of a color resembling red, like blood, cherries, or rubies.

   Rouge (couleur de sang, de cerise ou de rubis)

   • The sunset painted the sky a ruddy hue.
   • The leaves turned a ruddy orange in autumn.
   • The brick walls had a ruddy tint in the evening light.

   Synonymescrimsonfloridredreddishrosyrubicundscarlet