Definition of blush - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
body reactionturn red in the face, often from shyness or embarrassment
- She began to blush when her name was mentioned.
Noun
1.
facial rednessreddening of the face typically from embarrassment or shyness
- Her blush was noticeable when she received the compliment..
2.
cosmeticsmakeup used to color the cheeks
- She applied blush to her cheeks for a rosy look.
3.
colorcolor between pink and cream
- The walls were painted in a soft blush.
4.
beverageUS pale pink wineUS
- They served a blush with the meal.
Images of blush
makeup used to color the cheeks 
pale pink wine
Expressions with blush
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beginning stage or early phase
The project is still in its first blush.
the early period of life
In the blush of youth, everything seems possible.
in a way showing no embarrassment or shame
She lied without a blush.
cause someone to turn red in the face
His compliment made her blush.
pink wine from red grapes with skins removed early
Blush wine is popular in summer for its light taste.
become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness
She tends to blush like a rose when complimented.
indicate loss of freshness or initial charm
The blush is off the peach in their relationship.
used to describe something seen or thought at first impression
At first blush, the plan seems perfect.
indicate loss of freshness or attractiveness in something
The blush is off the rose in their relationship after years of marriage..
the first light of day
The hikers set out at the blush of dawn.
do something so shocking it causes embarrassment or surprise
His joke would make the angels blush.
pale pink color
The walls were painted in a soft maiden's blush.
make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Her honesty put him to the blush in front of everyone.
Origin of blush
Old English, blyscan (to blush)
Terms with blush included in their meaning
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color transformation
color something light red or blush using dye
blush
to turn pink or red in the face
blush
to become red in the face
blush
become red in the face
emotion
showing a deep blush from embarrassment
blush
become red in the face from emotion
blush
become deep red, often from embarrassment
color
make something rose-colored or blush
causing blush
in a manner that causes a blush
Examples of blush in a sentence
I still blush when I remember that awkward introduction. A blush spread across his cheeks. The unexpected praise brought a blush to her face. She chose a peach blush for a natural look. The makeup kit included a vibrant pink blush. She chose blush for the nursery curtains.
Blush accents warmed the wedding table. A blush pairs well with seafood dishes. She chose a blush for the summer picnic.
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- French:rougir, rougissement, ...
- German:erröten, Erröten, ...
- Italian:arrossire, rossore, ...
- Spanish:sonrojarse, sonrojo, ...
- Portuguese:corar, vermelhidão, ...
- Chinese:脸红, 腮红, ...
- Japanese:赤面する, 赤面, ...
- Arabic:اِحْمَرَّ, اِحْمِرارُ الوَجْهِ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָאְדִּים, סוֹמֶק, ...
- Russian:краснеть, покраснение, ...
- Ukrainian:почервоніти, почервоніння, ...
- Hindi:शर्म से लाल होना, लालिमा, ...
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