Rubicund: meaning, definitions and examples
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rubicund
[ ˈruːbɪkʌnd ]
facial appearance
Rubicund refers to a person’s complexion, which is red or flushed, often suggesting health or vitality. The term is frequently used to describe someone with rosy cheeks or a ruddy complexion, typically indicating that they are well-nourished or in good health. In literature, the use of 'rubicund' often adds a vibrant, warm quality to the character being described. It can also imply a certain robustness or liveliness in a person’s demeanor.
Synonyms
flushed, red-faced, rosy, ruddy.
Examples of usage
- The rubicund cheeks of the child were a delight to see.
- He had a rubicund face that matched his jovial personality.
- The rubicund glow of the sunrise filled the room.
- Her rubicund complexion suggested her love for outdoor activities.
Translations
Translations of the word "rubicund" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rubicundo
🇮🇳 लाल रंग का
- गुलाबी
- गुलाबी रंग का
🇩🇪 rubicund
🇮🇩 merah
🇺🇦 рубинний
- червоний
- рожева
🇵🇱 rubicund
- czerwony
- różowy
🇯🇵 赤らんだ
- 赤い
- バラ色の
🇫🇷 rouge
- rosé
- coloré
🇪🇸 rubicundo
- rojizo
- rosado
🇹🇷 kırmızı
- pembe
- kızıl
🇰🇷 붉은
- 핑크색
- 붉은색
🇸🇦 أحمر
- وردي
- جميل
🇨🇿 rubicund
- červený
- růžový
🇸🇰 rubicund
- červený
- ružový
🇨🇳 红色的
- 粉色的
- 鲜红的
🇸🇮 rubicund
- rdeč
- roza
🇮🇸 rubicund
- rauður
- bleikur
🇰🇿 қызыл
- қызғылт
- көп түсті
🇬🇪 წითელი
- ვარდისფერი
- რაღაც
🇦🇿 qırmızı
- çəhrayı
- bənövşəyi
🇲🇽 rubicon
- rojo
- rosado
Etymology
The word 'rubicund' originates from the Latin word 'rubicundus', which in turn comes from 'ruber', meaning 'red'. This etymological root reflects the word's association with a red or rosy appearance. First recorded in the English language in the early 17th century, it has been used primarily in literary contexts to describe characters with vibrant and lively appearances. The usage of 'rubicund' is often found in poetry and prose, illustrating health and vitality. Additionally, the word reflects cultural perceptions of beauty and health, emphasizing the desirability of a plump and colorful complexion, especially in a time when such attributes were associated with wealth and good living.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,497, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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