blush

[blʌʃ]

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A blush is when your face gets slightly red because you feel embarrassed or shy.

When people talk about blushing, they often think of it as a natural reaction to something awkward. Maybe someone gives them a compliment and they feel too proud to accept it, so their cheeks get a little pink. Or maybe they're caught off guard by a joke that's just a bit too silly. Blushing can also happen when you're feeling self-conscious about something - like wearing new clothes in public or making a mistake in front of others. It's not always a bad thing to blush, though - it means you're aware of your emotions and responding to the situation naturally. Some people are more prone to blushing than others, but it's usually just a harmless sign that someone is feeling a bit flustered.

How common is "blush"?

Word blush is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

noun

An act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc.
A glow; a flush of colour, especially pink or red.
Feeling or appearance of optimism.
A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
A color between pink and cream.
A pale pink wine made by removing the dark grape skins at the required point during fermentation.

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verb

To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
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.

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Real examples of "blushed" in context

Cillian Murphy on Christopher Nolan and playing Oppenheimer

Interview

I said it to his face and he blushed.

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