Ruddy promising! (4)

I believe the answer is:

rosy

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'ruddy' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'promising' is the second definition.
('rosy' can be a synonym of 'promising')

(Other definitions for rosy that I've seen before include "Pinkish; healthy" , "Promising; hopeful" , "Hopeful; blushing" , "lady" , "Healthy-looking" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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