Antonyms of adj ruddy
2 senses of ruddy
Sense 1
rubicund, ruddy, florid, sanguine -- (inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion")
INDIRECT (VIA healthy) -> unhealthy -- (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers")
Sense 2
red, reddish, ruddy, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet -- (of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies)
INDIRECT (VIA chromatic) -> achromatic, neutral -- (having no hue; "neutral colors like black or white")
Similarity of adj ruddy
2 senses of ruddy
Sense 1
rubicund, ruddy, florid, sanguine -- (inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion")
=> healthy (vs. unhealthy) -- (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease; "a rosy healthy baby"; "staying fit and healthy")
Sense 2
red, reddish, ruddy, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet -- (of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies)
=> chromatic (vs. achromatic) -- (being or having or characterized by hue)