blush

/blʌʃ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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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