ruddiest
Most red-cheeked
Ruddiest is the superlative form of ruddy, meaning having the most red or reddish coloring.
It typically describes healthy, flushed complexions: He had the ruddiest cheeks of anyone at the ski lodge.
The word can also describe reddish landscapes or skies: the ruddiest sunset I'd ever seen.
Reddened from emotion
- blushingFacial reddening from embarrassment
- glowingGiving off steady light
- rosyPinkly warm or hopeful
- bloomingProducing flowers now
florid · sanguine · apple-cheeked · sunburned · weathered · outdoorsy · robust · hearty
Deep purplish-red shade
- scarletBright orangish-red color
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- vermilionVivid red-orange pigment
- carmineDeep red from insects
cherry · garnet · burgundy · brick-red · russet · copper · auburn · mahogany
Facial reddening from embarrassment
- flushedReddened from emotion
- heatedWarmed or passionate
- shamefacedShowing visible embarrassment
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
flustered · red-faced · mortified · abashed · sheepish · uncomfortable · awkward · splotchy
flushed
Reddened from emotion
blooming · florid · sanguine · apple-cheeked · sunburned · weathered · outdoorsy · robust · hearty · hale
crimson
Deep purplish-red shade
carmine · cherry · garnet · burgundy · brick-red · russet · copper · auburn · mahogany · wine-colored
blushing
Facial reddening from embarrassment
- flushedReddened from emotion
- heatedWarmed or passionate
- shamefacedShowing visible embarrassment
self-conscious · flustered · red-faced · mortified · abashed · sheepish · uncomfortable · awkward · splotchy · burning
blooming
Producing flowers now
sprightly · spirited · vital · energetic · vibrant · exuberant · animated · buoyant · spry · zestful