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blushing

The correct spelling is blushing.

How to pronounce blushing

/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Say it like: Blu-shi-ng

The correct spelling is blushing. To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment. 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

verb

  1. 1.To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
  2. 2.To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).
  3. 3.To become red.
  4. 4.To suffuse with a blush; to redden; to make rosy.
  5. 5.To change skin color in the face (to a particular shade).

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who blushes; a blush.

adjective

  1. 1.Showing blushes; rosy red.

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