Definition Definition

blushing - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'blushing' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Blushing [ a.]
- Showing blushes; rosy red; having a warm and delicate color like some roses and other flowers; blooming; ruddy; roseate.
2 . Blushing [ n.]
- The act of turning red; the appearance of a reddish color or flush upon the cheeks.
3 . Blushing [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Blush

Meaning of 'blushing' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . blushing [ s]
Meaning (1):
- having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
Example in sentence:
  • her blushful beau;
  • the blushing boy was brought before the Principal;
  • was red-faced with anger

Nearby Words:

blub blubber blubbered blubbering blubbery blucher bludgeon blue blue bonnet blue book

See 'blushing' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Categories

Browse Dictionary