rubicund

[ roo-bi-kuhnd ]

adjective

1. red or reddish; ruddy:

   a rubicund complexion.

rubicund

/ ˈruːbɪkənd; ˌruːbɪˈkʌndɪtɪ /

adjective

1. of a reddish colour; ruddy; rosy

Derived Forms

• rubicundity, noun

Other Words From

• rubi·cundi·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubicund¹

1495–1505; < Latin rubicundus, akin to ruber red ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubicund¹

C16: from Latin rubicundus , from rubēre to be ruddy, from ruber red

Example Sentences

He poked his rubicund face out from the shadow of the chaise's canopy and peered to right and to left.

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And then came a market gardener, a large, rubicund, genial man named Fox.

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In a little while the heavy door opened, and a portly, rubicund man came out with a smile on his face.

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His nose was peeled from sunburn, but his round and rubicund face fairly oozed good humour.

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The dreadful admission brought a dull flush to Mr. Gibney's already rubicund countenance.

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