Blushing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Blushing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of blush.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of blush.
More Meanings
- The act of one who blushes; a blush.
- Showing blushes; rosy red.
Example Sentences
the blushing bride
The dappled pink and blushing rose.
In observing the phenomena presented in a case of tubercular meningitis or acute hydrocephalus, one will scarce ever fail of noticing the repeated blushings or suffusions of face in the now insensible or lethargic patient.
Word Forms
- blushings
Synonyms for blushing
Depending on context, synonyms include red-faced, blushful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include red-faced, discomposed, red, scarlet, rosy, embarrassing.
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