ruddiness

Example Sentences

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McGregor's lined face still carries some youthful ruddiness, and his mane and beard are dark.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2022

In his painting Noli Me Tangere Titian gives her red hair to emphasise the ruddiness of desire.

From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2013

Dejah Thoris is one of these, except for her ruddiness a more or less standard-issue heroine in need of saving.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2012

Crumb's appearance onstage at the New York Public Library made a striking contrast with Robert Hughes' paunchy ruddiness.

From Time Magazine Archive

The fluidity of the blood, the ruddiness, the suppleness of these vampires, ought not to surprise any one, any more than the growth of the nails and hair, and their bodies remaining undecayed.

From The Phantom World or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c. by Christmas, Henry