Ruddy
(adjective)
- Having a healthy, reddish color.
- Having a reddish color, especially in the face, as a result of good health or embarrassment.
- Resembling the color of rust, brick, or dried blood.
Origin:
Old english rōdign "red, ruddy", of germanic origin; related to dutch rood and german rot, also to red.
Examples:
- He had a ruddy complexion.
- The sky was ruddy at sunset.
- The ruddy apples looked delicious.
- The ruddy leaves of the tree were a sign of fall.
- The ruddy bricks of the building gave it a warm appearance.