blush

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /blʌʃ/

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Noun

Singular blush

Plural blushes

1. (countable) A blush is a type of wine with a slight pink tint.
2. (countable & uncountable) A blush is a type of makeup that is used to redden the cheeks.
   • Synonyms: blusher and rouge
3. (uncountable) Blush is a color between pink and cream.

Verb

Plain form blush

Third-person singular blushes

Past tense blushed

Past participle blushed

Present participle blushing

1. (intransitive) If you blush, your face becomes red, especially when you are shy, excited, or embarrassed.

   The kissing scene made the kids blush.

2. (transitive) If you blush, the skin color of your face changes into a particular shade.

   Her face blushed a little pink as she was embarrassed by what happened.

3. (intransitive) If something blushes, it is becoming pink or light red.

   The blossoms began to blush last week.

Related words

• flush
• blusher