Looking for the meaning of the word BLUSH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLUSH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Blush
Speech Type: Verb
Old English blyscan; related to modern Dutch blozen
blʌʃ
show shyness, embarrassment, or shame by becoming red in the face
Short Definition:become red-faced through embarrassment etc.
Examples:- she blushed at the unexpected compliment
- Kate felt herself blushing scarlet
be or become pink or pale red
Short Definition:be pink or pale red
Examples:- the trees flower heavily in summer and blush brilliantly in autumn
Word: Blush
Speech Type: Noun
blʌʃ
a reddening of the face as a sign of shyness, embarrassment, or shame
Short Definition:reddening of face as sign of embarrassment etc.
Examples:- he had brought a faint blush to her cheeks
a pink or pale red tinge
Short Definition:pink or pale red tinge
Examples:- the roses were white with a lovely pink blush
a wine with a slight pink tint made in the manner of white wine but from red grape varieties
Short Definition:wine with slight pink tint made in manner of white wine but from red grape varieties
Examples:- blush Zinfandel
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 12
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 10
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 10
