Definition of blush
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
blush
verb
blushed; blushing; blushes
Definition of blush (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of blush was in the 14th century
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