blush

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To turn red with embarrassment or shame.

  - "She blushed when he complimented her."
  - "The child blushed when caught stealing a cookie."

• Noun

  2. A reddish color, especially on the cheeks.

  - "The rose had a beautiful blush."
  - "She had a pretty blush on her cheeks."

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Pronunciation

1. /blʌʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /blʌʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

blush wine , rosé , blusher , rouge , flush , go red , pinken , redden

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blush
crush , rush , mush , hush

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Variants

List of all variants of blush that leads to same result
blush , blushes , blushful , blushed , blushing , blushingly , blush wine , blush wines , at first blush

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Etymology

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From Old English blosian, meaning 'to bloom'. Blush is related to the word blossom.

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Trivia

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1. Blushing is a reflex response controlled by the sympathetic nervous system.

2. In some cultures, a blush is considered an attractive feature, especially on the cheeks.

3. The term 'blush' is also used in horticulture to describe the color of certain fruits and flowers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blushing: A physiological response characterized by the reddening of the skin, often accompanied by feelings of embarrassment or shame.

2. Rosy Cheeks: A desirable feature in some cultures, often associated with good health and youthfulness.

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Culture

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Blush has been used as a symbol of embarrassment, shyness, or modesty in various cultures. In literature, it has been used to describe the emotional state of characters, especially in romantic contexts.

How to Memorize "blush"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person turning red with embarrassment or the color red spreading across someone's cheeks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word blush with feelings of embarrassment or shame, or with the color red.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Blushing Bride' to remember the meaning of blush as a verb, or 'Blushing Rose' for the noun meaning.

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