blushes
ˈblʌʃɪz
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.
flush redness
2.
complexionnatural pink color in the cheeks
  • The cold air brought blushes to her cheeks.
flush pinkness rosiness
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Expressions with blushes

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prevent someone from feeling embarrassed
He made up a story to spare her blushes.
prevent someone from feeling embarrassed or ashamed
He answered the question to save her blushes.
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

  • 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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  1. French:rougissements, rougeurs, ...
  2. German:Errötung, Erröten, ...
  3. Italian:rossore, rossori, ...
  4. Spanish:sonrojo, coloración, ...
  5. Portuguese:rubor, cor, ...
  6. Chinese:脸红, 腮红, ...
  7. Japanese:赤面, 赤み, ...
  8. Arabic:خَجَل, اِحْمِرار, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוֹמֶק, ...
  10. Russian:румянец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рум'янець, ...
  12. Hindi:गालों की लाली, लाली, ...
blush
blʌʃ

Definition of blush - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
body reactionturn red in the face, often from shyness or embarrassment
  • She began to blush when her name was mentioned.
aggression hostility

Noun

1.
facial rednessreddening of the face typically from embarrassment or shyness
  • Her blush was noticeable when she received the compliment..
flush rosiness
2.
cosmeticsmakeup used to color the cheeks
  • She applied blush to her cheeks for a rosy look.
rouge
3.
colorcolor between pink and cream
  • The walls were painted in a soft blush.
peach pinkish rosy
4.
beverageUSpale pink wineUS
  • They served a blush with the meal.
pink wine rosé
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Images of blush

  • blush: makeup used to color the cheeks
    makeup used to color the cheeks
  • blush: pale pink wine
    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.

Origin of blush

Old English, blyscan (to 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.

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  1. French:rougir, rougissement, ...
  2. German:erröten, Erröten, ...
  3. Italian:arrossire, rossore, ...
  4. Spanish:sonrojarse, sonrojo, ...
  5. Portuguese:corar, vermelhidão, ...
  6. Chinese:脸红, 腮红, ...
  7. Japanese:赤面する, 赤面, ...
  8. Arabic:اِحْمَرَّ, اِحْمِرارُ الوَجْهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָאְדִּים, סוֹמֶק, ...
  10. Russian:краснеть, покраснение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:почервоніти, почервоніння, ...
  12. Hindi:शर्म से लाल होना, लालिमा, ...
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