n.
Pronunciation: ' bl ə sh
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, probably from blusshen
Date: 14th century
1 : outward appearance : VIEW <at first blush >
2 : a reddening of the face especially from shame, modesty, or confusion
3 : a red or rosy tint
4 : a cosmetic applied to the face to give a usually pink color or to accent the cheekbones
– blush · ful \ -f ə l \ adjective