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flushed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɫəʃt// UK //flˈʌʃt// flushed

adj. having a red face because you are hot, embarrassed, or sick. It describes the way your skin looks when blood rushes to the surface.

adj. having a reddened or glowing complexion, typically as a physiological response to heat, physical exertion, or strong emotion. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'become'.


SIMPLE

His face was flushed after the long run.

CONTEXTUAL

She looked flushed and nervous as she walked onto the stage to give her presentation.

COMPLEX

The child appeared flushed and lethargic, prompting the school nurse to check for a fever before calling his parents to collect him.

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Usage

Typically functions as a participial adjective; often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'look', or 'feel'.

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