Definition of blush
1 : outward appearance : view at first blush
2 : a reddening of the face especially from shame, modesty, or confusion
3 : a red or rosy tint
4 : a cosmetic applied to the face to give a usually pink color or to accent the cheekbones
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Examples of blush in a Sentence
The comment brought a blush to her cheeks.
The fruit is yellow, with a blush of pink.
She put on a little lipstick and blush.
Origin and Etymology of blush
Middle English, probably from blusshen
First Known Use: 14th century
blush
Definition of blush
intransitive verb
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
Examples of blush in a Sentence
He blushed at the compliment.
I blush to admit it, but you've caught me in an error.
Origin and Etymology of blush
Middle English blusshen, from Old English blyscan to redden; akin to Old English blȳsa flame, Old High German bluhhen to burn brightly
First Known Use: 15th century
BLUSH Defined for English Language Learners
blush
playDefinition of blush for English Language Learners
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: the red color that spreads over your face when you are ashamed, embarrassed, confused, etc.
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: a slight red or pink color
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: a cream or powder that some people put on their cheeks to make their cheeks pink or reddish
blush
Definition of blush for English Language Learners
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: to become red in your face because you are ashamed, embarrassed, confused, etc.
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: to be embarrassed
BLUSH Defined for Kids
Definition of blush for Students
blushed
;blushing
1 : to become red in the face from shame, confusion, or embarrassment
2 : to feel ashamed or embarrassed … the explanation is one that I blush to have to offer you. — Robert Louis Stevenson, Kidnapped
Definition of blush for Students
blushes
1 : a reddening of the face from shame, confusion, or embarrassment
2 : a rosy color
Medical Dictionary
blush
playMedical Definition of blush
: to become red in the face especially from shame, modesty, or confusion
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