ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. The act of one who blushes; a blush.
  2. 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

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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