verb (third-person singular simple present of blush) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She blushes at the idea of giving a speech in front of so many people.

Definition:feels embarrassed or ashamed about an idea

From blushes at the idea

Example:He blushes reading the poem, his cheeks turning a deep crimson.

Definition:feels embarrassed while reading, often referring to reading aloud

From blushes reading

Example:She blushes easily and found the question put to her quite uncomfortable.

Definition:tends to blush quickly and frequently

From blushes easily

Example:He blushes at the thought of proposing to her.

Definition:feels embarrassed or shy about an idea or plan

From blushes at the thought

Example:She blushes at the mention of the embarrassing incident from last year.

Definition:feels embarrassed or shy upon hearing something mentioned

From blushes at the mention

Example:They blush at the suggestion that they could be better.

Definition:feels embarrassed or shy when a suggestion is made

From blushes at the suggestion

Example:He blushes in embarrassment as everyone in the room looks at him.

Definition:turns red and feels embarrassed

From blushes in embarrassment

Example:She blushes with delight when he compliments her.

Definition:turns red and feels happy and flattered

From blushes with delight

Example:He blushes with pride as he shows off his new job.

Definition:turns red and feels proud

From blushes with pride

Example:She blushes with shame after confessing to the theft.

Definition:turns red and feels ashamed

From blushes with shame