Word Adjective
blushing
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbɫəʃɪŋ/ UK /blˈʌʃɪŋ/ blush·ing
Definition
adj.having a red face because you feel embarrassed, shy, or ashamed.
adj.showing a pink or red glow in the face, typically as a physiological response to embarrassment, modesty, or shame. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person's appearance or a specific facial reaction.
Examples
“The blushing student looked down at his desk.”
“She tried to hide her blushing face behind her hands after the teacher praised her work in front of the class.”
“The novel captures the protagonist's transition from a blushing, naive youth to a confident leader who no longer falters under the public gaze.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'look', or 'become'; also functions as an attributive adjective before a noun.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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