Erubescence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛɹʊˈbɛsəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Erubescence is a noun meaning The act of becoming red; reddening.
Meaning
The act of becoming red; reddening.
More Meanings
- Redness of the skin or surface of anything; a blushing.
- Reddishness.
Example Sentences
I then ventured to ask the master to ask small and red Dougal what cutlery was; but from the sudden erubescence of his pallid, ill-fed cheek, and the alarming brightness of his eyes, I twigged at once that he didn't himself know what it meant.
Word Forms
- erubescences
- erubescency
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reddening, albescence, irradiance, redeeming, redress, redemption.
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