rubicund

adjective

ru·​bi·​cund ˈrü-bi-(ˌ)kənd 

: ruddy

rubicundity

ˌrü-bi-ˈkən-də-tē 

noun

Synonyms

• blooming
• florid
• flush
• full-blooded
• glowing
• red
• rosy
• ruddy
• sanguine

Examples of rubicund in a Sentence

the rubicund face of his father

the rubicund face of a man who clearly got a lot of fresh air and exercise

Word History

Etymology

Middle English rubicunde, from Latin rubicundus, from rubēre to be red; akin to Latin rubeus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rubicund

adjective

ru·​bi·​cund ˈrü-bi-(ˌ)kənd 

: ruddy sense 1