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Blushing

Verb / ˈblʌʃɪŋ / Another word for blushing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Blushing is the act of becoming red in the face, especially when embarrassed or ashamed.

Synonyms & similar words

crimson redden blushful flush blush redfaced flushing reddening glowing crimsoning rosing coloring shaming embarrassing humiliating discomfiting disconcerting confusing flustering ruffling discombobulating abashing chagrining mortifying

Example sentences

  1. She was blushing when she realized she had forgotten her lines on stage.
  2. The little girl was blushing when she was praised in front of her classmates.
  3. He was blushing when he was caught stealing a cookie from the jar.
  4. The bride was blushing as she walked down the aisle.
  5. Her face was blushing with embarrassment as she told her embarrassing story.

Quotes

  • "The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes convenient." - Emerson
  • "The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart." - Unknown
  • "A woman's dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view." - Sophia Loren

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