blush
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- noun
- /blʌʃ/
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- Johanna felt herself blush at the unaccustomed praise from her mother-in-law, "Oh, thank you."
- a faint blush
- a pink blush
- blush on her cheeks
I'm not seeing a ton of blush color on my cheeks.
- I'm not seeing a ton of blush color on my cheeks.
Examples
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Her eyes were soft and dreamy, her smile shy; a faint blush lay across her cheekbones.
Fiction book (1990) -
Guilt over her deception suffused Holly again, bringing a hot blush to her face.
Fiction book (1991) -
Then it's really just a soft baby blush on a natural looking fresh face.
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It's not an especially unique blush, but it is still pretty.
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It's such a beautiful blush, like a flush of color.
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I met the mother's eyes and felt a deep blush start creeping up my neck.
Fiction book (1993) -
When she received the compliment, a gentle blush spread across her cheeks.
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His blush revealed that he was embarrassed by the unexpected praise.
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The child had a healthy blush from playing outside in the fresh air.
Synonyms
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A sudden red color on the face from strong feeling or heat
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Skin becomes red and often painful after injury or irritation
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A healthy, rosy color in the cheeks
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A light red color like the shade of roses
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A pink or red color in the cheeks showing good health and happiness
A slight red color on something like skin or sky
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Etymology
Blush comes from the old English verb blyscan, which meant 'to become red', like a flower opening its petals. That's why blush means the pink or red 'color' that appears on the cheeks when you feel shy, embarrassed, or healthy.