rubicund

adjective

ˈrü-bi-(ˌ)kənd How to pronounce rubicund (audio)
Definition of rubicundnext
as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone the rubicund face of a man who clearly got a lot of fresh air and exercise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubicund
  1. ruddy
  2. glowing
  3. red
  4. flush
  5. rosy
  6. warm
  7. sanguine
  8. florid
Adjective
  • He’s got the classic ruddy cheeks and twinkle in his eye.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • These ruddy spots, some of which are likely cryovolcanoes that erupt frosty sludge, suggest Europa’s ice shell is churning as cold material sinks and warmer pockets rise to the surface.
    Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of ruddy
Adjective
  • Lauren Graham and Yanic Truesdale appeared together in front of a glowing Christmas tree in a smiling selfie posted to Truesdale's Instagram account Monday.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Before the little reindeer with the glowing red nose was added to Santa's sleigh team, though, the character got his start in other forms.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.
    Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Unusually, its tan Connolly leather interior is contrasted with red carpets.
    Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 5 Feb. 2023
Definition of red
Adjective
  • In 2023, flush with SPAC cash, the company embarked on a spending spree.
    Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of flush
Adjective
  • But behind the rosy corporate spin, there were some red flags.
    Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Tester feedback: Content director Kara McGrath can't get enough of this rosy candle.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of rosy
Adjective
  • If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Cole and Dorman also recommend complimentary shawls and fire pits, which keep your guests warm and add to your winter wonderland wedding aesthetic.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • These turn to a palate of vivid energy and serious tannic structure, with tea-like notes and fantastic concentration, sanguine flavors of iron and mineral, as well as wild strawberries, tamarind paste, and a hint of black olives.
    Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Brice did just three takes for the final vocal, leaning on a greasy approach that couples the song’s sanguine soul with a splash of hopefulness.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sanguine
Adjective
  • The reminiscence, complete with florid flashbacks, will become important later, but the movie’s narrative engine doesn’t start humming until Martha returns to her gorgeous Manhattan apartment and the two women try to resume their old rapport.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Each episode is narrated by a different main character, and the voiceovers are florid and metaphor-driven — so much talk of ghosts, so few actual ghosts.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of florid
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