Ruddy

[compar. RUDDIER; superl. RUDDIEST.] [From rud, q. v.]

1Sense 1. Of a red color; red. “Smoke and ruddy flame.” Milton.

2Sense 2. Of a lively flesh color, or the color of the human skin in high health; as, ruddy cheeks, lips, and the like. Dryden.

3Sense 3. Of a reddish, shining color; as, ruddy gold. See Note under RUDDOCK, 2.