Pronunciation: /əˈblʌʃ/

Definitions of ablush

adjective having a blush or flush of color

Example Sentences

A1 She looked ablush when he complimented her outfit.

A2 The young girl's cheeks were ablush with embarrassment.

B1 The bride walked down the aisle, ablush with happiness.

B2 The actor was ablush with pride as he accepted his award.

C1 The author was ablush with excitement as she signed copies of her latest book.

C2 The politician was ablush with anger during the heated debate.

adverb in a blushing or flushed manner

Example Sentences

A1 She looked ablush when he complimented her outfit.

A2 The child's cheeks were ablush after playing outside in the cold.

B1 The bride walked down the aisle ablush with happiness.

B2 The actor's face was ablush with embarrassment after forgetting his lines on stage.

C1 The politician's cheeks were ablush with anger during the heated debate.

C2 The artist's face was ablush with pride as they unveiled their latest masterpiece.

Examples of ablush in a Sentence

formal She was ablush with embarrassment as she realized her mistake in front of the entire boardroom.

informal He couldn't help but feel ablush when his crush complimented his outfit.

slang The comedian's jokes had the audience ablush with laughter.

figurative The sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and orange, leaving the horizon ablush with color.

Grammatical Forms of ablush

past tense

ablushed

plural

ablushes

comparative

more ablush

superlative

most ablush

present tense

ablushes

future tense

will ablush

perfect tense

has ablushed

continuous tense

is ablushing

singular

ablush

positive degree

ablush

infinitive

to ablush

gerund

ablushing

participle

ablushing

Origin and Evolution of ablush

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'ablush' is believed to have originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'ablýsan' meaning to be or become red or blush.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'ablush' has evolved to describe a state of embarrassment or shame, in addition to the physical act of blushing.