Definitions for blush

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Spelling: [bluhsh]

IPA: /blʌʃ/

Blush is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 44 anagrams from letters in blush (bhlsu).

Definitions for blush

noun

1. a reddening, as of the face.
2. rosy or pinkish tinge.
3. blusher (def 2).
4. Also called blush· wine·, rosé.

Idioms

1. at first blush, without previous knowledge or adequate consideration; at first glance:

verb (used with object)

1. to make red; flush.
2. to make known by a blush:

verb (used without object)

1. to redden, as from embarrassment or shame:
2. to feel shame or embarrassment (often followed by at or for):
3. (of the sky, flowers, etc.) to become rosy.
4. (of new house paint or lacquer) to become cloudy or dull through moisture or excessive evaporation of solvents.

Origin of blush

1275-1325; (v.) Middle English bluschen, Old English blyscan to redden; akin to Old English blysa, Old Norse blys, Middle Low German blus torch, bloschen to blaze; (noun) Middle English blusc

Examples for blush

But Ello is not the Shangri-La of social networks that it might appear to be at first blush.

The vivid beauty of her blush startled him, and she drew her hand quickly from his.

I must begin, must not I, Mrs. O'Connor, by learning not to blush?

He turned hotly away, and wondered that there was no blush on the face of the woman.

At first blush, Henry Ford, the founder of Ford, and Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla Motors, would seem to have little in common.

At first blush, this practice may have the appearance of legitimacy in cases where detainees refused to eat or drink.

I hope I have convinced, I am sure I have made you blush, my dear, and that is some satisfaction.

Storage containers hold a treasure trove of mascara, lipstick, blush, and other makeup.

All of them are plain, boring, unadventurous, and blush when the topic of sex is brought up.

You have thought of a wish at this moment, I know, by your eyes, by your blush.