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Blush

noun
/blʌʃ/
Word Frequency: 1.8

Definitions

1.nounAn act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc.
2.nounA glow; a flush of colour, especially pink or red.
3.nounFeeling or appearance of optimism.
4.nounA sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
5.nounA color between pink and cream.
6.nounA pale pink wine made by removing the dark grape skins at the required point during fermentation.
7.verbTo become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
"He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him."
8.verbTo be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).
9.verbTo become red.
10.verbTo suffuse with a blush; to redden; to make rosy.
11.verbTo change skin color in the face (to a particular shade).
"I wasn't surprised, but it was embarrassing enough that I blushed a little pink."
12.verbTo express or make known by blushing.
"Looking at me with a knowing glare, she blushed her discomfort with the situation."
13.verbTo have a warm and delicate colour, like some roses and other flowers.
"The garden was full of blossoms that blushed in myriad shades to form a beautiful carpet of color."
14.verbTo glance with the eye, cast a glance.

Synonyms

blush wineroséblusherrougeflushgo redpinkenreddencrimsonrosinessbloomredness

Rhymes With

lushflushbrushrushcrushhushplushgush
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