I. ˈbləsh 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 -fəl adjective
II. intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English blusshen, from Old English blyscan to redden; akin to Old English blȳsa 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 ˈblə-shiŋ-lē adverb