red-faced
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- adjective
- /rɛd feɪst/
:
enrojecido
- Jack blasts through the back door, red-faced, still in his apron, winded.
- red-faced man
- red-faced and sweating
- red-faced from embarrassment
And when it's all over, people are so red faced because you say, well, did you ever ask a question?
- And when it's all over, people are so red faced because you say, well, did you ever ask a question?
Examples
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Aaron strolled into the room, red-faced from exposure, his clothes spattered with snow.
Fiction book (1998) -
Here comes Mario from the auto body shop, red-faced and round.
Fiction book (1997) -
When Laura finally arrived, she was red-faced and out of breath.
Academic text (2008) -
"Casey was red-faced by then, most likely from anger, though it was hard to tell.
Fiction book (1998) -
As usual, the waitress, a red-faced farm girl, was fascinated by Rich.
Fiction book (1991) -
Emiliano cried, breathless and red-faced, his hazel eyes wide with worry. "Hurry, please!"
Academic text (2009) -
PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS CLOSE on a red-faced Principal Himbry as he reads someone the riot act.
Fiction book (1996) -
When Laura finally arrived, she was red-faced from running to catch the bus.
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After giving his speech, he stood there red-faced as the audience applauded.
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She felt red-faced after accidentally spilling coffee on her friend's shirt.
Synonyms
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Having skin that looks like the color of blood from heat or strong feeling
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A person with a red face because they feel embarrassed or shy
Cheeks that look red from strong feeling, heat or exercise
Being red in the face from strong feeling or hard effort
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Etymology
Red-faced is made from the simple parts red and face, so it literally means having a 'red' face. This is a helpful image: when people feel embarrassed, angry, or very hot their face often turns red, which is why we call them red-faced.