blush in Latin
blush in Latin is fūcus, rubescō, rubeō — blush means to turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.
blush in Latin
fūcus
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
rubescō
(intransitive) To become red or pink in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, love, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
rubeō
(intransitive) To become red or pink in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, love, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
subrubeō
(intransitive) To become red or pink in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, love, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
What does "blush" mean?
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verb To turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.
"He blushed when she complimented his singing."
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noun A reddening of the face caused by embarrassment or shyness.
"A faint blush crept across her cheeks."
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blush in a sentence
- He blushed when she complimented his singing.
- She couldn't help but blush at the unexpected compliment.
- A faint blush crept across her cheeks.
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What is "blush" in Latin?
"blush" in Latin is fūcus, rubescō, rubeō. blush means: To turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.
How do you use "blush" in a sentence?
Example: "He blushed when she complimented his singing." In Latin, "blush" is fūcus, rubescō, rubeō.
Are there other ways to say "blush" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "blush": fūcus, rubescō, rubeō, subrubeō.
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