Meaning of blushing(a) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    blushing(a)

    Definitions

    1. having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

    Examples

    • « the blushing boy was brought before the Principal »
    • « her blushful beau »
    • « was red-faced with anger »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « I was very studious, too much. I would never go out at weekends. I was very serious. You should have seen me in class - I was blushing and sweating every time the teacher asked me something. »
    Eva Green
  • « On my wedding day. I didn't want a natural, blushing-bride look - I had a full-on hairdo and red lips. I thought it would be disingenuous to do the whole virginal look, so even though I had the white dress, I had pink net underneath. »
    Sophie Ellis Bextor

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