Blush

/blʌʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a reddening of the face, especially from embarrassment or shame.

A blush spread across her cheeks as she accepted the praise.

a cosmetic product used to add color to the cheeks.

She applied a touch of blush to give her face a healthy glow.

verb

to face become red in the face, typically from embarrassment or shame.

She blushed when she realized everyone was looking at her.

to feel embarrassed or ashamed.

He didn't want to blush at the compliment.

Middle English blusshen, from Old English blosnian 'to glow, blush'

to blush to the roots

To be extremely embarrassed.

just a blush

A light or minor embarrassment.

blush and fade

To feel embarrassed for a moment and then recover quickly.

flush

A sudden reddening of the skin.

embarrassment

A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

To have an intense response to flattery or compliments.

After he praised her work, she totally blushed.

To feel suddenly shy or bashful.

Every time he walked by, I blushed hard.