flushed

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Having a red or rosy complexion, especially due to emotion or exertion.

  - "After running a marathon, he was flushed with exhaustion and excitement."
  - "Her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment."
  - "The alcohol caused his face to turn bright red and become flushed."

• verb

  2. To cause (a liquid) to flow out of a container forcibly.

  - "He flushed the toilet."
  - "The firefighter used a hose to flush out the burning building."
  - "She flushed her sink with cold water to cool down her hands."

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Pronunciation

1. /flʌʃt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

blush , blushing , red , red-faced

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flushed
crushed , mushed , rushed

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Variants

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flushed , flush , flushes , flushing , four-flush , four-flushed , four-flusher , four-flushers , four-flushes , four-flushing

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Etymology

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Old English flosian, from flos, a flower; probably because the face turns red like a flower.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flushed' is often used metaphorically to describe a person's emotional state.

2. In some cultures, a red face is considered a sign of good health and vitality.

3. The word 'flushed' comes from the Old English word 'flosian', which means 'to flow like a flower'.

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Related Concepts

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1. blush: A redness of the face, especially as a result of embarrassment or shame.

2. rosy-cheeked: Having a healthy, pinkish complexion, often associated with youth and good health.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'flushed' has been used to describe a character's emotional state, such as embarrassment or excitement. In art, there are paintings depicting people with a flushed complexion, often symbolizing passion or health.

How to Memorize "flushed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person's face turning red and rosy due to emotion or exertion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flushed' with the image of a red rose.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Flowers Fade, Under Sun's Heat' to remember the definition of flushed as 'having a red or rosy complexion'.

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