26984 words

blush

8 definitions • 8 examples
1
to become pink in the face, usually from embarrassment:

Examples:

blush to think I blush to think what a fool I made of myself.
I always blush when I speak in public.
2
a pink colour in the face, usually from embarrassment:

Examples:

A blush of shame crept up his face.
3
a powder or cream put on the cheeks to make them look pink:

Examples:

You would never wear a shade of blush that doesn't work with your skin tone.
4

Examples:

The soft, neutral colours of blush and beige pair perfectly together.
The dresses come in ravishing shades of blush pink and leaf green.
5
a pink wine:

Examples:

Rosés - or, to be more precise, California blush wines - are selling well this summer.
6
to become redder or darker in the face, usually from embarrassment:

Examples:

He blushed at the thought of what he’d done.
7
a red color on the face, usually from embarrassment
8
a substance, often a powder, put on the face to add a slightly red color

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