Local English word record

blushing

adjective · 1 sense

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

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Examples

  • the blushing boy was brought before the Principal
  • her blushful beau
  • was red-faced with anger

Word relationships

Synonyms

blushful, blushing(a), red-faced

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