blush
word
/ˈbɫəʃ/
bluhsh
/blˈʌʃ/
bluhsh
Definition
To become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shyness, or sometimes excitement. 'Blush' can also mean a pinkish color, especially in makeup.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a verb ('to blush') and sometimes as a noun (makeup or color). Common collocations: 'blush with embarrassment,' 'she made me blush.' Not used for anger (say 'flush' instead); 'blush' is softer, about shyness or mild emotion. Informal and polite.
Spanish: sonrojarse - ruborizarsePortuguese (BR): corar - ficar corado(a)Portuguese (PT): corar - ficar corado(a)Chinese (Simplified): 脸红Chinese (Traditional): 臉紅Hindi: शर्म से लाल होनाArabic: يحمرّ خجلاًBengali: লজ্জায় মুখ লাল হওয়া - ব্লাশ (রঙ/মেকআপ)Russian: краснеть - румянец (макияж)Japanese: 赤面する - チーク (化粧)Vietnamese: đỏ mặt - phấn má (trang điểm)Korean: 얼굴이 빨개지다 - 블러셔(화장품)Turkish: utanmakla kızarmak - allık (makyaj)Urdu: شرم سے سرخ ہونا - بلش (کاسمیٹکس/رنگ)Indonesian: merona karena malu - perona pipi (makeup)
Example Sentences
She always blushes when someone compliments her.
basic
He started to blush after making a mistake.
basic
Sometimes people blush when they feel shy.
basic
I could feel myself blush as everyone stared at me.
natural
She wears a soft pink blush to give her cheeks some color.
natural
Don’t tease him—he’ll blush in front of everyone!
natural