red-faced
- adjective
- /rɛd feɪst/
- 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
Having skin that looks like the color of blood from heat or strong feeling
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
Antonyms
How Red
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.