English Etymology From Latin rubicundus, from rubere (“to be red”). Pronunciation (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɹuːbɪk(ə)nd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɹubəˌkənd/ Hyphenation: ru‧bi‧cund Adjective rubicund (comparative more rubicund, superlative most rubicund) Possessing a red complexion; ruddy. 1819 November 10, Geoffrey Crayon [pseudonym; Washington Irving], “The Inn Kitchen”, in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., number IV, New York, N.Y.: […] C[ornelius] S. Van Winkle, […], →OCLC, page 58:He was of a full, rubicund countenance, with a double chin, aquiline nose, and a pleasant twinkling eye. Derived terms rubicundity Related terms rubric ruby rufous rouge russetWikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.