blushing
Word-form referencesblush
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
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ˈblʌʃɪŋ
Noun
The act of one who blushes; a blush.
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In observing the phenomena presented in a case of tubercular meningitis or acute hydrocephalus, one will scarce ever fail of noticing the repeated blushings or suffusions of face in the now insensible or lethargic patient.
Adjective
Showing blushes; rosy red.
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the blushing bride
The dappled pink and blushing rose.
Adjective
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
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the blushing boy was brought before the Principal
her blushful beau
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was red-faced with anger
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