flushed

adjective
UK: /flʌʃt/
US: /flʌʃt/

  1. Having a red face, usually because you are hot, embarrassed, or excited.

    1. Her cheeks were flushed after the run.
    2. He felt flushed with excitement as he accepted the award for his flushed face.

  2. Cleared by a rush of water.

    1. The toilet was flushed after use.
    2. All the evidence was flushed down the drain before the police arrived on the scene.

Synonyms

roseate clean rinse purge
flushed verb

  1. To become red in the face, often because of embarrassment or strong emotion.

    1. She flushed when he complimented her.
    2. His face flushed crimson when he realized his mistake in front of everyone.

  2. To clean something by forcing water through it.

    1. Please flush the toilet after using it.
    2. The city workers flushed the water pipes to remove sediment and ensure clean drinking water.

  3. To drive or force out from a hiding place.

    1. The dog flushed a rabbit from the bushes.
    2. Hunters flushed the birds from the dense undergrowth during the hunting season.
flushed noun

  1. An act of cleansing with a flow of water.

    1. Give the wound a good flush with water.
    2. A regular flush helps to keep the system clean and prevents blockages.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flushed" in English means: Having a red face, usually because you are hot, embarrassed, or excited., Cleared by a rush of water..

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

Synonyms for "flushed": roseate, clean, rinse, purge.

Example usage of "flushed": "Her cheeks were flushed after the run.". More examples on the page.