reddened

past tense of redden
as in blushed
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment) his face reddened when she flashed him a dazzling smile

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Verb
  • The Only Murders in the Building actress was the epitome of bridal glam, and went for fluttering lashes, blushed cheeks and peachy pink lips for the occasion.
    Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Kaprizov blushed when confirming that he was greeted with a standing ovation upon entering the Wild locker room Tuesday morning.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Small things, like individual eyelashes or grains of sand, often get flushed out on their own through a combination of tearing up and blinking, per Mount Sinai.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • And in Garcia’s long interception return, Benitez was harassed by the defense, flushed out of the pocket and forced to throw off balance.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As Virgin Voyages' new stage show began, pink neon letters spelling out a woman's name glowed brightly in the low lights.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • In the last few seconds her palm glowed red, and then the light disappeared.
    Rachel Seo, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Reddened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reddened. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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