flushed

flushed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Red in the face due to embarrassment, fever, exertion, or emotion.

  2. 2.

    Having been cleaned with a flow of water.

  3. 3.

    (past tense/participle) Having turned red; having been cleansed with water.

  4. 4.

    (figurative) Elated or excited.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    flushed with success — feeling triumphant after an achievement
  • •
    flushed cheeks — reddened face

Related words

Antonyms: ashen, pale, wan
See also: blushing, flush, flushing
Synonyms: blushing, red-faced, rosy

Etymology

From Middle English flusshen ("to fly up suddenly, flow") + -ed (past participle suffix).