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The correct spelling is blush.
How to pronounce blush
/blʌʃ/
nounIPA: /blʌʃ/
Say it like: Blu-sh
The correct spelling is blush. An act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc. For example: "He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him."
Usage Examples
“He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him.”
“I wasn't surprised, but it was embarrassing enough that I blushed a little pink.”
“Looking at me with a knowing glare, she blushed her discomfort with the situation.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc.
- 2.A glow; a flush of colour, especially pink or red.
- 3.Feeling or appearance of optimism.
- 4.A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
- 5.A color between pink and cream.
verb
- 1.To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
- 2.To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).
- 3.To become red.
- 4.To suffuse with a blush; to redden; to make rosy.
- 5.To change skin color in the face (to a particular shade).
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