ruddied
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrʌdɪd/
KK: /ˈrʌdɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having a reddish color or complexion.
Example
After spending the day in the sun, her cheeks were ruddied and glowing.
Conversation
Did you see the sunset last night?
Yes, it was stunning! The sky was so ruddied.
I love when it looks like that, it makes everything feel warm.
Absolutely! It’s like the sky is giving us a cozy hug.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reddened
flushed
rosy
Antonyms
pale
wan
colorless
verb
Definition
To make something red or to become red, often used to describe a healthy or flushed appearance.
Example
After running in the cold, her cheeks were ruddied from the chill.
Tense Forms
Past: ruddied
Past Participle: ruddied
Conversation
I saw a picture of you from the beach last summer.
Oh really? I probably looked so ruddied from the sun.
You did! It really captured that fun day we had.
Root Explanation
Ruddied → It is formed from "ruddy" (from Old English *ruddig*, meaning having a red color) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or completed action). The word "ruddied" means to have been made or become red in color.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'ruddy' which means red, and remember that 'ruddied' means something has been made red.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.