BLUSH


Meaning of BLUSH in English

n.

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English blusshen, from Old English blyscan to redden; akin to Old English bly ̄ sa flame, Old High German bluhhen to burn brightly

Date: 15th century

1 : to become red in the face especially from shame, modesty, or confusion

2 : to feel shame or embarrassment

3 : to have a rosy or fresh color : BLOOM

– blush · ing · ly \ ' bl ə -shi ŋ -l ē \ adverb

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