Blushing
/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
Blushing is the act of turning red in the face, used as a verb describing the process and as a noun for the condition.
Examples
- The child was blushing when asked to speak in front of the class.
- Their blushing showed how shy they felt.
- The teacher noted the student's blushing after the mistake.
- She was blushing after receiving the compliment.
- There was a hint of blushing on her face after the joke.
Meanings
from Middle English blushen, from Old English blǣscan meaning to be hot or blush
Examples
- She was blushing after receiving the compliment.
- He walked into the room, blushing from the heat.
- The child was blushing when asked to speak in front of the class.
- The actress was blushing during the interview.
- His cheeks were blushing as he read the love letter.
from Middle English blushen used as a noun, related to Old English blǣs meaning heat or blush
Examples
- His blushing was obvious when he met her eyes.
- The teacher noted the student's blushing after the mistake.
- There was a hint of blushing on her face after the joke.
- The actor's blushing added charm to the scene.
- Their blushing showed how shy they felt.