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Meaning of "ruddiness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RUDDINESS

ruddiness  [ˈrʌdɪnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RUDDINESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ruddiness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RUDDINESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ruddy

Ruddy is a reddish-rosy crimson colour, closer to red than to rose. A brownish shade of ruddy called ruddy brown is often referred to simply as ruddy when referring to animals. A pinkish tone of ruddy called ruddy pink is often referred to simply as ruddy when describing the colour of the cheeks of some paler-skinned persons. The first recorded use of ruddy as a colour name in English was in 1000.

Definition of ruddiness in the English dictionary

The definition of ruddiness in the dictionary is a healthy reddish colour, usually resulting from an outdoor life. Other definition of ruddiness is with a red or pink hue.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RUDDINESS


bloodiness
ˈblʌdɪnɪs
cloudiness
ˈklaʊdɪnɪs
foolhardiness
ˈfuːlˌhɑːdɪnɪs
giddiness
ˈɡɪdɪnɪs
greediness
ˈɡriːdɪnɪs
handiness
ˈhændɪnɪs
hardiness
ˈhɑːdɪnɪs
moodiness
ˈmuːdɪnɪs
muddiness
ˈmʌdɪnɪs
neediness
ˈniːdɪnɪs
readiness
ˈrɛdɪnɪs
rowdiness
ˈraʊdɪnɪs
speediness
ˈspiːdɪnɪs
steadiness
ˈstɛdɪnɪs
sturdiness
ˈstɜːdɪnɪs
tardiness
ˈtɑːdɪnɪs
trendiness
ˈtrendɪnɪs
unsteadiness
ʌnˈstɛdɪnɪs
untidiness
ʌnˈtaɪdɪnɪs
wordiness
ˈwɜːdɪnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RUDDINESS

rudbeckia
rudd
rudder
rudderhead
rudderless
rudderpost
rudderstock
ruddier
ruddiest
ruddily
ruddle
ruddleman
ruddock
ruddy
ruddy duck
rude
rude awakening
rude word
rudely
rudeness

WORDS THAT END LIKE RUDDINESS

agribusiness
big business
bulkiness
business
cleanliness
cleanliness is next to godliness
comeliness
dizziness
do the business
e-business
emptiness
family business
fitness
friendliness
happiness
holiness
laziness
loneliness
loveliness
show business
timeliness

Synonyms and antonyms of ruddiness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ruddiness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RUDDINESS

Find out the translation of ruddiness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ruddiness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ruddiness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

ruddiness
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rubicundez
570 millions of speakers

English

ruddiness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लाली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حمرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

румянец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ruddiness
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চেকনাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rougeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kekasaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Röte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ruddiness
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ruddiness
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ruddiness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuyền chạy bằng bánh lái
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ruddiness
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खिन्नता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kızıllık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rossore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ruddiness
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рум´янець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ruddiness
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ερυθρότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rossige kleur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

RODNAD
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ruddiness
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ruddiness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RUDDINESS»

The term «ruddiness» is normally little used and occupies the 143.832 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RUDDINESS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ruddiness» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ruddiness» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ruddiness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RUDDINESS»

Discover the use of ruddiness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ruddiness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Aquinas as Representationalist: The Ontology of the Species ...
Accordingly, sight apprehends the ruddiness from both honey and gall, yet not the sweetness of honey, because honey's ruddiness, insofar as it is visible, conform more to the gall's [ruddiness] than honey's sweetness to gall's [flavor].72 In ...
Sandro R. D'Onofrio, 2008
2
Allied Chambers transliterated Hindi-Hindi-English dictionary
redness, ruddiness. H la lak rM* (f.) craving, yearning, longing; whim, fancy, caprice. H !a lak na <HH*«il (v.) to crave, to have a longing, c la 19m HHW (adj.) beautiful, lovely, handsome; excellent, superior, the best. S la-Ian (m.) pleasure, sport ...
S. S. Parikh, D. F. Plukker, R. Veldhuijzen van Zanten, 1993
3
Greek Science of the Hellenistic Era: A Sourcebook
A fair white color turning towards ruddiness designates boldness and violent irascibility. Complete whiteness denotes feebleness. Ruddiness of the face and body indicates deceit and much cogitation. The color in which there is some yellow ...
Georgia L. Irby-Massie, Paul T. Keyser, 2013
4
Taming of the shrew. Winter's tale
Such, however, was the practice of the time: and unless the supposed statuc of Hcrmione were painted, there could be no ruddiness upon her lip, nor could the Veins verilyseem to bear blood, as the poet expresses it afterwards. TOLLET.
William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, George Steevens, 1803
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Poems and Plays
Such, however, was the practice of the time: and unless the supposed statue of Hermione were painted, there could be no ruddiness upon her lip, nor could the veins verily seem to bear blood, as the poet expresses it afterwards. TOLLET.
William Shakespeare, Edmond Malone, James Boswell, 1821
6
The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare
Such, however, was the practice of the time : and unless the supposed statue of Hermione were painted, there could be no ruddiness upon her lip, nor could the veins verily seem to bear blood, as the poet expresses it afterwards. Tollet.
William Shakespeare, James Boswell, Alexander Pope, 1821
7
Philosophical Analysis in Latin America
As regards sweetness and brightness, we have, I think, a genuine quantitative comparison; but as regards ruddiness, this may be doubted. The comparative here — and generally where colours are concerned— indicates, I think, not more of a ...
J.J. Gracia, 1984
8
Shakspeare and His Friends: Or, The Golden Age of Merry England
Hps of his visifer had lost their accustomed ruddiness, and that he did look most despairing and wo-begone, with that sweet sympathy which niaketh the generous so fearful of giving pain to another, instantly began to turn over the leaves of ...
Robert Folkestone Williams, 1839
9
The Anatomy of melancholy
6. commends the water of frog's spawn for ruddiness in the face. n Crato consil. 283. Scoltzii would fain have them use all summer the condite flowers of succory, strawberry water, roses (cupping-glasses are good for the time), consil. 285. el ...
Robert Burton, 1857
10
The Plays: With the Corrections and Illustrations of Various ...
... were painted, there could be no ruddiness upon her lip, nor could the veins uuily smn to I-ear blood, as the poet exprclscs it afterwards, Totuzr. , Our author expressly says, ina fubsequent passage, thatit was painted; and without doubt meant ...
William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, George Steevens, 1801

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RUDDINESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ruddiness is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Reader: I'm Willing to Have My Mind Blown by Denver's Green Chile …
The unique climate of the lower Rio Grande Valley gives Hatch chile a certain taste, heat, and ruddiness (very earthy). I'm not convinced that Denver chile has ... «Westword, Jun 15»
2
AnnaLena Restaurant: Casual dining with thoughtful but fussy dishes
Lobster bisque may not be a typical bisque, thickened with shells, but all the elements – the fresh ruddiness of lobster claws gently locked in with a garlic confit, ... «The Globe and Mail, Jun 15»
3
If a long-wear foundation isn't part if your beauty routine, it should be
... the level of coverage, whether that's focusing on problem areas such as the t-zone and working outwards or smoothing ruddiness and even pigmentation. «Vogue Australia, May 15»
4
In Nepal, Getting Back To Normal In The Dust Of Time
Its courtyards and temples sat on a red brick plaza, its monuments built of the same, so much ruddiness that it seemed a giant divinity had dabbed everything ... «WBUR, May 15»
5
The Key to Radiant Skin This Fashion Week
With yellow and green tints, these foundations, concealers, and primers help neutralize ruddiness in a snap—or in the cab on the way to your next show. «Style.com, Feb 15»
6
Stay Away From Guys Who Do This
He takes a selfie, posing at the angle that best shows his strong jaw. He smoothes out the ruddiness on his cheeks with a photo-editing app on his phone and ... «Yahoo Health, Jan 15»
7
Boxing: Charlie Flynn's pro debut marks a winning start
... was the pick of the evening's early encounters. A point that was reflected in the ruddiness of Connelly's features which almost matched his natty scarlet shorts. «Herald Scotland, Dec 14»
8
Tom Hollander in 'A Poet in New York': Quick review
... which required the addition of pounds and a certain ruddiness of complexion indicative of a fondness for drink, cigarettes and assorted other sybaritic pursuits. «Newsday, Oct 14»
9
TheatreWorks presents 'Death of a Salesman'
Used to be so full of light, and comradeship, the sleigh riding in winter, and the ruddiness on his cheeks. And always some kind of good news coming up, always ... «Colorado Springs Gazette, Oct 13»
10
Easy Halloween Makeup for Mere Mortals #2: The Vampire
Pay special attention to covering up your cheeks and anywhere else on your face that tends to flush with the ruddiness of life. Already looking a little under the ... «Bustle, Oct 13»

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