blushes; blushed; blushing
1
: to become red in your face because you are ashamed, embarrassed, confused, etc.
He blushed at the compliment.
The unexpected attention made her blush (with embarrassment).
2
: to be embarrassed
I blush to admit it, but you've caught me in an error.
plural blushes
1
: the red color that spreads over your face when you are ashamed, embarrassed, confused, etc.
The comment brought a blush to her cheeks.
2
: a slight red or pink color
The fruit is yellow, with a blush of pink.
3
US
: a cream or powder that some people put on their cheeks to make their cheeks pink or reddish
She put on a little lipstick and blush.
called also (chiefly British)
blush*er\
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“Blush.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/blush. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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