noun
blushing
BLUH-shihng
noun
1
The act of blushing; a rush of red to the face from embarrassment or shyness.
"A faint blushing crept over her cheeks when he complimented her."
adjective
1
Turning pink or red in the face, usually from embarrassment; rosy.
"The blushing bride could barely look up during the toast."
"He gave a blushing smile and changed the subject."
How to Use Blushing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGoing red in the face, typically because you feel shy, embarrassed, or flattered.
Common pairings
blushing bride
blushing cheeks
a blushing smile
Word Forms
more blushing comparative, blushings plural, most blushing superlative
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