adjective
- having a healthy reddish color
- reddish in color
adverb
- used for emphasis
Usage: British informal; euphemistic
Examples
- The farmer had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
- Her cheeks were ruddy from the cold wind.
- The ruddy sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
- He had a ruddy face that showed his good health.
- The ruddy glow of the fire warmed the room.
- That’s a ruddy good idea!
- It’s ruddy cold outside today.