blush

verb
UK: /blʌʃ/
US: /blʌʃ/

  1. To become red in the face because you are embarrassed or ashamed.

    1. She might blush if you ask her about her crush. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tends to blush easily when receiving compliments from his colleagues. [ ] [ ]

  2. A pink or reddish color.

    1. She applied a light blush to her cheeks before the meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sunset painted the sky with a beautiful blush of pink and orange. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

crimson glow flush color redden
blush noun

  1. A sudden reddish color in the face, often caused by embarrassment, shame, or excitement.

    1. A blush spread across her face when he smiled at her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden blush on his cheeks revealed his hidden feelings for her. [ ] [ ]

  2. A powder or cream used to add color to the cheeks.

    1. She uses a coral blush to brighten her complexion every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The makeup artist applied a subtle blush to accentuate her cheekbones. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blush" in English means: To become red in the face because you are embarrassed or ashamed., A pink or reddish color..

The phonetic transcription of "blush" is /blʌʃ/ in British English and /blʌʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blush": crimson, glow, flush, color, redden.

Example usage of "blush": "She might blush if you ask her about her crush.". More examples on the page.