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- [ruhd-ee]
- /ˈrʌd i/
- /ˈrʌ.dɪ.nɪs/
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- [ruhd-ee]
- /ˈrʌd i/
Definitions of ruddiness word
- adjective ruddiness of or having a fresh, healthy red color: a ruddy complexion. 1
- adjective ruddiness red or reddish. 1
- adjective ruddiness British Slang. damned: a ruddy fool. 1
- adverb ruddiness British Slang. damned: He'd ruddy well better be there. 1
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Origin of ruddiness
First appearance:
before 1100 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; Middle English rudi, Old English rudig. See rudd, -y1
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Parts of speech for Ruddiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ruddiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ruddiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ruddiness
noun ruddiness
- blush — When you blush, your face becomes redder than usual because you are ashamed or embarrassed.
- flush — a hand or set of cards all of one suit. Compare royal flush, straight flush.
- mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
- coloring — The coloring of something is the color or colors that it is.
- colouring — The colouring of something is the colour or colours that it is.
Antonyms for ruddiness
noun ruddiness
- whiteness — the quality or state of being white.
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