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blush

blush [ blush ]


intransitive verb  (past and past participle blushed, present participle blush·ing, 3rd person present singular blush·es)
Definition:
 
1. become red in face: to turn red in the face because of emotion, especially embarrassment, shame, modesty, or pleasure

2. become embarrassed: to feel embarrassed or ashamed ( formal )

3. turn red or pink: to become red or pink ( literary )



noun  (plural blush·es)
Definition:
 
1. reddening of face: a reddening of the face caused by emotion, especially embarrassment, shame, modesty, or pleasure

2. red or pink: a red color or rosy glow

3. cosmetics pink makeup for cheeks: a pink or reddish powder or cream applied to the face, especially to accent the cheekbones

[ Old English blyscan< Indo-European]

blush·ful adjective
blush·ing adjective
blush·ing·ly adverb
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