Ruddy (6)
I believe the answer is:
florid
'ruddy' is the definition.
(I know that ruddy can be written as florid)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for florid that I've seen before include "Pink or ruddy in complexion" , "Red in the face" , "(Of language) flowery" , "Flushed and flowery" , "Excessively ornate" .)