blushing

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/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
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The act of turning red in the face, the bodily response behind it, and a rosy or shy-looking appearance.
Practice using blushing in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • The doctor distinguished blushing from flushing caused by heat.
  • He kept blushing whenever the story came up.
  • Blushing can happen suddenly in a quiet room.
  • She was blushing after the unexpected compliment.
  • Deep breathing helped reduce his blushing.

Similar words

coloring
blush
flushed
reddening
reddening
flushing
flush
reddened
bashful
flushing

Meanings

Turning red from feeling

verb
emotion
neutral
Becoming pink or red in the face because of embarrassment, shame, modesty, pleasure, or another strong feeling.

Examples

  • She was blushing after the unexpected compliment.
  • He kept blushing whenever the story came up.
  • The child started blushing when everyone clapped.
  • I could feel myself blushing during the interview.
  • They noticed him blushing before he answered.

Similar words

reddening
flushing
coloring
glowing

Facial reddening

noun
physiology
neutral
The act or bodily response of the face becoming red, usually from self-conscious emotion and increased blood flow.

Examples

  • Blushing can happen suddenly in a quiet room.
  • Her frequent blushing made presentations stressful.
  • The study measured blushing during social tasks.
  • Deep breathing helped reduce his blushing.
  • The doctor distinguished blushing from flushing caused by heat.

Similar words

flushing
reddening
blush
flush

Rosy or shy-looking

adjective
appearance
neutral
Pink, rosy, or marked by a blush, sometimes suggesting shyness, modesty, or youthful innocence.

Examples

  • The blushing bride smiled at the guests.
  • His blushing cheeks gave away the secret.
  • She chose a blushing pink dress for the party.
  • The roses had a blushing tint at the edge of each petal.
  • A blushing glow spread across the evening sky.

Similar words

rosy
flushed
pink
reddened
bashful

Etymology

From blush plus the -ing suffix. Blush is a Middle English word related to older Germanic words for shining, burning, or becoming red.

FAQ

What does blushing mean?

Blushing means turning red in the face, usually because of embarrassment, modesty, pleasure, or self-conscious feeling.

Is is blushing correct?

Yes. Is blushing is the normal present continuous form of the verb blush.

Can blushing be a noun?

Yes. Blushing can name the bodily response or the act of becoming red in the face.

Can blushing be an adjective?

Yes. It can describe rosy cheeks, a shy-looking person, or a soft pink color.

What is the difference between blushing and flushing?

Blushing is usually emotional and centered on the face, while flushing can be broader and caused by heat, illness, alcohol, or other triggers.

Does blushing always mean embarrassment?

No. Embarrassment is common, but blushing can also follow pleasure, modesty, pride, or self-conscious attention.

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