Ruddied: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruddied

 

[ ˈrʌdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 लाल हुआ

🇩🇪 gerötet

🇮🇩 memerah

🇺🇦 почервонілий

🇵🇱 zarumieniony

🇯🇵 赤らんだ

🇫🇷 rougi

🇪🇸 enrojecido

🇹🇷 kızarmış

🇰🇷 붉어진

🇸🇦 محمر

🇨🇿 zarudlý

🇸🇰 začervenaný

🇨🇳 变红的

🇸🇮 pordečel

🇮🇸 rauðleitur

🇰🇿 қызарған

🇬🇪 გაწითლებული

🇦🇿 qızarmış

🇲🇽 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.