The complexion, esp. of the cheeks.

Rosiness or ruddiness of the complexion as an indication of health or well-being.

The quality of being ruddy; red or reddish colour, esp. of a person's complexion; an instance of this.

A fresh pink or ruddy hue of the complexion, esp. in the cheeks, regarded as a sign of health or vitality. Usually in plural.

= liveliness, n. (in various senses). Common in the 17th cent. In later use poetic and archaic.

Brightness and warmth of colour; a state of glowing brightness, a flush. Applied esp. to the warm red of the cheeks indicating youth or health.

Animation; liveliness, briskness, vigour; freshness. Now rare except as merged with 2 and 3.