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Meaning of blushing
The primary meaning of the word "blushing" is becoming red or pink in the face, typically due to feelings of embarrassment, shame, or self-consciousness.
Etymology of blushing
The word "blushing" has its roots in the Old English word "blusian" and the Middle English word "blushen", which are related to the Old Norse word "blǽsa" meaning "to become red" or "to redden"
Historically, the word "blushing" has been used to describe the physical act of becoming red or pink in the face, often due to strong emotions such as embarrassment, shame, or modesty
Synonyms
flushing
reddening
coloring
glowing
radiating
shining
beaming
sparkling
gleaming
glowing
blushing
crimsoning
flushing
turning red
becoming red
changing color
coloring up
turning crimson
going red
getting red
looking red
seeming red
appearing red
turning pink
going pink
becoming pink
changing to pink
coloring pink
looking pink
seeming pink
appearing pink
rosying
pinking
blushing deeply
flushing deeply
Definitions
- The definition of "blushing" according to Oxford Languages is:
- * (of a person) become red or pink in the face, typically due to feelings of embarrassment, shame, or self-consciousness
- * (of a thing) have or take on a reddish or pinkish color
Usage Examples
- She was blushing deeply as she accepted the award
- * His face was blushing with embarrassment after he tripped on stage
- * The blushing bride walked down the aisle, looking radiant and happy
Antonyms
paling
turning pale
becoming pale
looking pale
seeming pale
appearing pale
whitening
turning white
becoming white
looking white
seeming white
appearing white
losing color
fading
turning green
becoming green
looking green
seeming green
appearing green
turning yellow
becoming yellow
looking yellow
seeming yellow
appearing yellow