adj
Uncommon
flushed
fluhsht
Flushed (adj) means Red in the face from embarrassment, heat, or exertion. Example: “She looked flushed after her morning run.”
adj
1
Red in the face from embarrassment, heat, or exertion.
"She looked flushed after her morning run."
"Archer lay spread out, with one arm striking across the pillow. He was flushed; and when the heavy curtain blew out a little he turned and half-opened his eyes."
— Virginia Woolf (1922)
How to use flushed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving a red or pink face, usually from being hot, embarrassed, or excited.
Common pairings
flushed cheeks
flushed with excitement
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more flushed
- Superlative
- most flushed
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What does “flushed” mean?
The word “flushed” means red in the face from embarrassment, heat, or exertion. In plain terms, having a red or pink face, usually from being hot, embarrassed, or excited.
How do you pronounce “flushed”?
“Flushed” is pronounced fluhsht (/flʌʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “flushed” in a sentence?
Here is “flushed” used in a sentence: “She looked flushed after her morning run.”
What part of speech is “flushed”?
“Flushed” is an adjective.
Is “flushed” a common word?
“Flushed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
