Pronunciation: /əˈflʌʃ/

Definitions of aflush

adjective flushed or filled with a liquid, especially in abundance

Example Sentences

A1 The child's cheeks were aflush with excitement after opening her birthday presents.

A2 The garden was aflush with colorful flowers in the springtime.

B1 The market was aflush with fresh produce from local farmers.

B2 The company was aflush with cash after a successful quarter.

C1 The city was aflush with celebrations during the annual festival.

C2 The painting was aflush with vibrant colors and intricate details.

adverb in a flush or flushed state

Example Sentences

A1 The child's cheeks were aflush with excitement.

A2 She ran into the room, her face aflush with anger.

B1 The crowd erupted into cheers, their faces aflush with joy.

B2 The team celebrated their victory, their faces aflush with pride.

C1 The actress stepped onto the stage, her cheeks aflush with emotion.

C2 The president delivered a powerful speech, leaving the audience aflush with inspiration.

Examples of aflush in a Sentence

formal The diplomat's face was aflush with embarrassment after the incident.

informal She was aflush with excitement when she heard the news.

slang His cheeks were aflush from running in the cold.

figurative The room was aflush with color from the vibrant decorations.

Grammatical Forms of aflush

past tense

aflushed

plural

aflushes

comparative

more aflush

superlative

most aflush

present tense

aflush

future tense

will be aflush

perfect tense

has been aflush

continuous tense

is being aflushed

singular

aflush

positive degree

aflush

infinitive

to be aflush

gerund

aflushing

participle

aflushed

Origin and Evolution of aflush

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'aflush' originated from the Middle English word 'aflushe' which came from Old French 'aflus', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'ad' meaning 'to' and 'fluxus' meaning 'flow'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something flowing or flooding, 'aflush' evolved over time to also indicate something being in abundance or plentiful.