Pronunciation: /blʌʃ/

Definitions of blush

noun a reddening of the face, typically caused by embarrassment or shame

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a blush creeping up her cheeks.

A2 His face turned red with a blush of embarrassment.

B1 The young girl's cheeks were rosy with a blush of shyness.

B2 The politician's speech caused a blush of anger among the audience.

C1 Her blush of pleasure was evident as she accepted the award.

C2 The actress's performance was met with a blush of admiration from the critics.

verb to become red in the face from embarrassment or shame

Example Sentences

A1 She blushes whenever someone compliments her.

A2 He blushed when he accidentally bumped into the stranger.

B1 The actress blushed as she received the award on stage.

B2 I couldn't help but blush when my crush smiled at me.

C1 Despite her confidence, she still blushes when speaking in public.

C2 The politician tried to hide her blush as she was caught off guard by the unexpected question.

Examples of blush in a Sentence

formal She couldn't help but blush when he complimented her on her presentation.

informal Whenever he tells a joke, she always ends up blushing.

slang I saw her blush when he walked into the room.

figurative The sunset painted the sky with shades of pink, making it blush with beauty.

Grammatical Forms of blush

past tense

blushed

plural

blushes

comparative

more blush

superlative

most blush

present tense

blush

future tense

will blush

perfect tense

have blushed

continuous tense

is blushing

singular

blush

positive degree

blush

infinitive

to blush

gerund

blushing

participle

blushing

Origin and Evolution of blush

First Known Use: 0013 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'blush' originated from the Middle English word 'blusshen' which came from the Old English word 'blyscan' meaning to redden or become red.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'blush' specifically referred to the reddening of one's face due to embarrassment or shyness. Over time, the word has come to also signify a rosy or pink color, as well as a verb meaning to flush or grow red with emotion.