Word of the Day: Rubicund

Can you pronounce rubicund?

Sunday, April 21, 2024

adjective 1. (Especially of someone's face) Having a ruddy complexion; high-colored. "Santa's signature look includes a red suit, white beard, rubicund cheeks, and a belly like a bowl full of jelly." "A good workout will often leave you with a sweaty shirt, a rubicund face, and a better mood." "The rubicund cruise ship passengers had clearly spent too much time in the sun with too little sunscreen." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, mid-15th century The adjective "rubicund" is used almost exclusively to describe having a red face. People have been applying red tint to their cheeks for centuries (if not millennia), likely in an attempt to appear more youthful and healthful. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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