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blushing

One entry found.

Main Entry:
2blush
Function:
intransitive verb
Etymology:
Middle English blusshen, from Old English blyscan to redden; akin to Old English blȳsa flame, Old High German bluhhen to burn brightly
Date:
15th century
1 : to become red in the face especially from shame, modesty, or confusion 2 : to feel shame or embarrassment 3 : to have a rosy or fresh color : bloom
blush·ing·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of blushingly \ˈblə-shiŋ-lē\ adverb


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