blush

blush · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame.

  2. 2.

    Feel embarrassed or ashamed.

  3. 3.

    A reddening of the face from embarrassment.

  4. 4.

    A pink or rosy tinge.

  5. 5.

    A cosmetic used to color the cheeks.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    at first blush — At first impression.
  • •
    spare someone's blushes — Avoid embarrassing someone.
  • •
    put to the blush — Make someone feel ashamed.

Related words

Antonyms: pale
See also: blushing, embarrassed, flush, redden
Synonyms: color, flush, redden

Etymology

From Old English blyscan ("to glow red"), related to blaze.