inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion"
Ruddy is a reddish or rosy colour, usually considered a dirty, dusty or dark-coloured reddish orange. It can also mean a shade of orangey brown, like the colour found on the Ruddy Duck, or even a rich red.