Ruddied: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruddied

[ ˈrʌdɪd ]

Verb

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intransitive

To become red in the face, especially when blushing or embarrassed.

Synonyms

blush, crimson, flush.

Examples of usage

He suddenly ruddied when she complimented him.
Her cheeks ruddied as she realized her mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruddied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avermelhado

avermelhado pelo sol
avermelhado pelo frio

🇮🇳 लाल हुआ

🇩🇪 gerötet

🇮🇩 memerah

🇺🇦 почервонілий

🇵🇱 zarumieniony

🇯🇵 赤らんだ

🇫🇷 rougi

rougi par le soleil
rougi par le froid

🇪🇸 enrojecido

🇹🇷 kızarmış

🇰🇷 붉어진

🇸🇦 محمر

محمر بالشمس
محمر بالبرد

🇨🇿 zarudlý

🇸🇰 začervenaný

🇨🇳 变红的

🇸🇮 pordečel

🇮🇸 rauðleitur

rauðleitur af sól
rauðleitur af kulda

🇰🇿 қызарған

🇬🇪 გაწითლებული

გაწითლებული მზეზე
გაწითლებული სიცივისგან

🇦🇿 qızarmış

qızarmış günəşdən
qızarmış soyuqdan

🇲🇽 enrojecido

Etymology

The word 'ruddied' is derived from the Old English word 'rudian', meaning 'to become red'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of turning red, particularly in the face. The association with the color red and embarrassment or blushing has made 'ruddied' a popular term in literature and everyday speech.