blush
/blʌʃ/
noun
- A reddening of the face from embarrassment, shyness, or shame.
- His blush gave away his nervousness during the interview.
- A deep blush spread across her cheeks when she saw the surprise party.
- She tried to hide her blush by looking down at her shoes.
- A cosmetic used to give a red or pink color to the cheeks.
- She applied a light peach blush to brighten her face.
- He bought a new blush for his theater costume.
- The makeup artist used a cream blush for a natural look.
- A pink or reddish color, especially in flowers or the sky.
- The first blush of dawn painted the horizon in soft pinks.
- The sunset had a warm blush that reflected on the lake.
- The apple trees were covered in a delicate blush of blossoms.
verb
- To become red in the face from embarrassment, shyness, or shame.
- The student blushed as the teacher praised his essay in front of the class.
- He blushed after accidentally knocking over the display in the store.
- She blushed when her friend complimented her new haircut.
- To be embarrassed or ashamed about something.
- The company blushes at the thought of its past environmental record.
- She blushes whenever she remembers her awkward first speech.
- I blush to admit that I've never read that classic novel.
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