Definition of Blush
Blush
Blush
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To become red in the face, typically from shame or embarrassment.
e.g. She began to blush when her crush walked into the room.
(verb)
broadly, to feel ashamed or embarrassed about something;
e.g. The attention she was receiving made her blush and feel very self-conscious.
(verb)
(literary) to turn light pink or pale red in color, to take on a rosy hue;
e.g. This is the reason when the apples start to blush and ripen on the trees.
(noun)
a light pink or pale red color;
e.g. The potted plant started growing pretty blush flowers.
(noun)
a red hue taken on by the face as a response to feeling shyness, shame, or embarrassment;
e.g. They saw the blush rise in his cheeks and knew that he had heard them.
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