rubicund

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adjective

ru·​bi·​cund ˈrü-bi-(ˌ)kənd How to pronounce rubicund (audio)
Synonyms of rubicundnext
: ruddy
rubicundity
ˌrü-bi-ˈkən-də-tē How to pronounce rubicund (audio)
noun

rubicundity

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noun

ru·​bi·​cun·​di·​ty ˌrübəˈkəndətē How to pronounce rubicundity (audio)
-ndətē, 
-i
plural -es
: the quality or state of being rubicund : ruddiness

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Examples of rubicund in a Sentence

Adjective the rubicund face of his father the rubicund face of a man who clearly got a lot of fresh air and exercise

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English rubicunde, from Latin rubicundus, from rubēre to be red; akin to Latin rubeus

Noun

Medieval Latin rubicunditat-, rubicunditas, from Latin rubicundus + -itat-, -itas -ity

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rubicund was in the 15th century

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“Rubicund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubicund. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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