Flushed

Pronunciation: /flʌʃt/

Definitions of flushed

adjective having a red or rosy color in the face, usually due to embarrassment or exertion

Example Sentences

A1 She looked flushed after running around the playground.

A2 The embarrassed student flushed when the teacher praised her in front of the class.

B1 The runner's face was flushed with exertion as he crossed the finish line.

B2 His cheeks were flushed with anger as he argued with his boss.

C1 The politician's speech left the audience flushed with emotion.

C2 The actress's performance was so moving that it left the entire audience flushed with tears.

Examples of flushed in a Sentence

formal She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

informal He flushed red when his crush walked by.

slang I flushed the toilet before leaving the bathroom.

figurative The success of the project flushed new life into the company.

Grammatical Forms of flushed

• past tense: flushed
• plural: flushes
• comparative: more flushed
• superlative: most flushed
• present tense: flush
• future tense: will flush
• perfect tense: have flushed
• continuous tense: is flushing
• singular: flushed
• positive degree: flushed
• infinitive: to flush
• gerund: flushing
• participle: flushing

Origin and Evolution of flushed

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'flushed' originated from the Middle English word 'flusshen' which means to fly up, gush forth, or rush.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flushed' evolved to also mean having a red or rosy color in one's face due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion.