blushing
ˈblʌʃɪŋ
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Definition of blushing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

face colorhaving a red or rosy face, often from emotion
  • She was blushing after the compliment.
flushed reddened rosy-cheeked

Noun

emotionsthe act of turning red in the face from emotion
  • Her blushing was obvious when she received the compliment.
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bride who is shy or embarrassed, often showing a red face
The blushing bride shyly walked down the aisle, her cheeks pink with excitement..

Origin of blushing

Old English, blyscan (to blush)

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blushing
turn red due to emotion or heat
blushing
become red in the face from embarrassment
blushing
having a red face due to feeling embarrassed
emotion
blushing intensely due to embarrassment or exertion
emotion
cause blushing from embarrassment or shame
not blushing
not turning red in the face

Examples of blushing in a sentence

  • A blushing child hid behind his mother.
  • His blushing during the presentation made the audience laugh gently.
  • I noticed her blushing in the dim light when I mentioned the surprise party.

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  1. French:rougissant, rougissement, ...
  2. German:errötend, Erröten, ...
  3. Italian:arrossito, arrossamento, ...
  4. Spanish:sonrojado, sonrojo, ...
  5. Portuguese:corado, corar, ...
  6. Chinese:脸红的, 脸红, ...
  7. Japanese:赤らんだ, 赤面, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحْمَرّ الوَجْه, اِحْمِرَارُ الْوَجْهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֵאָדִים, הִסְמָקָה, ...
  10. Russian:румяный, покраснение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рум'янець, почервоніння, ...
  12. Hindi:गुलाबी, लालिमा, ...
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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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