blushing
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Definitions ofblushing
- To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
Synonyms: "go red"
Example: "He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him."
- To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).
- To become red.
- To suffuse with a blush; to redden; to make rosy.
- To change skin color in the face (to a particular shade).
Example: "I wasn't surprised, but it was embarrassing enough that I blushed a little pink."
- To express or make known by blushing.
Example: "Looking at me with a knowing glare, she blushed her discomfort with the situation."
- To have a warm and delicate colour, like some roses and other flowers.
Example: "The garden was full of blossoms that blushed in myriad shades to form a beautiful carpet of color."
- To glance with the eye, cast a glance.
- The act of one who blushes; a blush.
- Showing blushes; rosy red.
Example: "the blushing bride"
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