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Definition
Definition of blushes - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
emotionredness in the face from embarrassment or shyness
- Her blushes were obvious when she received the compliment.
2.
complexionnatural pink color in the cheeks
- The cold air brought blushes to her cheeks.
Expressions with blushes
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spare someone's blushesv.
prevent someone from feeling embarrassed
He made up a story to spare her blushes.
save someone's blushesv.
prevent someone from feeling embarrassed or ashamed
He answered the question to save her blushes.
spare blushesv.
prevent someone from feeling embarrassed or ashamed
She spared his blushes by not mentioning the mistake.
Origin of blushes
Old English, blyscan (to blush)
Examples of blushes in a sentence
His blushes deepened when he tripped on stage. Blushes spread across her cheeks as she spoke. Her blushes deepened with embarrassment. Blushes appeared on his face after the compliment.
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- French:rougissements, roses, ...
- German:Errötung, Erröten, ...
- Italian:rossore, rossori, ...
- Spanish:sonrojo, coloración, ...
- Portuguese:vermelhidão, rubor, ...
- Chinese:脸红, 腮红, ...
- Japanese:赤面, 赤み, ...
- Arabic:احْمِرَار الوَجْه, اِحْمِرار, ...
- Hebrew:סוֹמֶק, סֹמֶק, ...
- Russian:румянец, ...
- Ukrainian:почервоніння, ...
- Hindi:लालिमा, लाली, ...
Definition of blush - Reverso English Dictionary
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.
beverageUS pale pink wineUS
- They served a blush with the meal.
Verb
body reactionturn red in the face, often from shyness or embarrassment
- She began to blush when her name was mentioned.
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.
indicate loss of freshness or initial charm
The blush is off the peach in their relationship.
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.
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.
make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Her honesty put him to the blush in front of everyone.
make someone blushv.
cause someone to turn red in the face
His compliment made her blush.
blush winen.
pink wine from red grapes with skins removed early
Blush wine is popular in summer for its light taste.
pale pink color
The walls were painted in a soft maiden's blush.
become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness
She tends to blush like a rose when complimented.
Origin of blush
Old English, blyscan (to blush)
Examples of blush in a sentence
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. A blush pairs well with seafood dishes. She chose a blush for the summer picnic.
He tried not to blush during the unexpected compliment. I still blush when I remember that awkward introduction.
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- French:rougissement, rougir, ...
- German:Erröten, erröten, ...
- Italian:rossore, arrossire, ...
- Spanish:sonrojo, sonrojarse, ...
- Portuguese:vermelhidão, corar, ...
- Chinese:脸红, 涨红脸, ...
- Japanese:赤面, 赤面する, ...
- Arabic:اِحْمِرارُ الوَجْهِ, اِحْمَرَّ, ...
- Hebrew:סֹמֶק, לְהָאְדִּים, ...
- Russian:покраснение, краснеть, ...
- Ukrainian:почервоніння, почервоніти, ...
- Hindi:लालिमा, लजा जाना, ...
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