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blushes

/ˈblʌʃɪz/

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noun

An act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc.

Examples :

"Her nervous blushes gave away the fact that she hadn't done her homework. "

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noun

A glow; a flush of colour, especially pink or red.

Examples :

"The cold wind brought rosy blushes to her cheeks as she walked home from school. "

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noun

Feeling or appearance of optimism.

Examples :

"Despite the team's losing streak, the coach still saw blushes of hope in their improved teamwork during practice. "

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A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.

Examples :

"The young woman used a light blush to add a touch of color to her cheeks before the school dance. "

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A color between pink and cream.

Examples :

"The walls of the nursery were painted in gentle blushes, creating a calming and warm atmosphere for the baby. "

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A pale pink wine made by removing the dark grape skins at the required point during fermentation.

Examples :

"At the summer picnic, we enjoyed chilled blushes with our fruit salad and grilled chicken. "

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verb

To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

Examples :

"When the teacher announced that she had won the spelling bee, Maria blushes and smiled shyly. "

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verb

To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).

Examples :

"He blushes to sing in public, even though he has a beautiful voice. "

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verb

Examples :

"When she heard the compliment, Sarah blushed. "

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verb

To suffuse with a blush; to redden; to make rosy.

Examples :

"The cold wind blushes her cheeks a rosy pink. "

physiology body appearance sensation

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verb

To change skin color in the face (to a particular shade).

Examples :

"When he received the compliment, she blushes a light pink. "

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verb

To express or make known by blushing.

Examples :

"Looking at me with a knowing glare, she blushed her discomfort with the situation."

body physiology appearance sensation emotion

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verb

To have a warm and delicate colour, like some roses and other flowers.

Examples :

"The garden was full of blossoms that blushed in myriad shades to form a beautiful carpet of color."

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verb

To glance with the eye, cast a glance.

Examples :

"She blushes at the clock, worried she's late for her meeting. "

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noun

The collective noun for a group of boys.

Examples :

"A blush of boys."