1. the quality or state of being ruddy or reddish in complexion
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The farmer’s rubicundity spoke of years spent working outdoors in the sun.
• His natural rubicundity made him appear healthier than he actually was.
• The cold wind brought a temporary rubicundity to her usually pale cheeks.
• The portrait captured the subject’s characteristic rubicundity with warm red tones.
• Age and good living had given him a pleasant rubicundity.
• The doctor noted the patient’s rubicundity as a possible sign of high blood pressure.