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ruddy Antonyms

Opposite of ruddy

Because the opposite of ruddy shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a healthy red or rosy color, especially of a person's face or complexion.

Usage Example

"The brisk autumn wind gave the hikers a pale glow as they reached the summit."

Strongest
pale
pallid
wan
ashen
Strong
sallow
pastey

• verb (Context 2)

To make or become reddish or rosy in color.

Usage Example

"The cold winter air ruddied the cheeks of the children playing outside."

Strongest
blanch
pale
Strong
whiten

Similar words to ruddy

Words similar to ruddy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

redden
rosy
reddish
blasted
florid
flushed
blinking
blooming
See all synonyms of ruddy

• Nearby Words

ructions
rudderless
ruddiness
ruddy
rude
rudely
rudeness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ruddy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ruddy
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