BLUSHING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BLUSHING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLUSHING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Blushing

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈblʌʃɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

red in the face from shyness, embarrassment, or shame

Short Definition:

red in face from shyness or shame

Examples:
  • I'm no blushing adolescent giggling at the mere mention of a four-letter word
Definition:

pink or pale red

Short Definition:

pink or pale red

Examples:
  • the trees are loaded with blushing blossoms

Word: Blushing

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈblʌʃɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the action of becoming red in the face from shyness, embarrassment, or shame

Short Definition:

action of becoming red in face from shyness or shame

Examples:
  • blushing can't be faked, which makes it an excellent and trustworthy signal

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