blushingly

blush

 (blŭsh)

intr.v. blushed, blush·ing, blush·es

1. To become red in the face, especially from modesty, embarrassment, or shame; flush.

2. To become red or rosy.

3. To feel embarrassed or ashamed: blushed at his own audacity.

n.

1. A reddening of the face, especially from modesty, embarrassment, or shame.

2. A red or rosy color: the blush of dawn.

3. A glance, look, or view: thought the painting genuine at first blush.

4. Makeup used on the face and especially on the cheekbones to give a usually rosy tint. Also called blusher.

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[Middle English blushen, from Old English blyscan; see bhel- in Indo-European roots.]

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blush′ful adj.

blush′ing·ly adv.

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