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blushing

UK
/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Translations

blushingnoun
UK
/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun; refers to the act or state of becoming red in the face.
rougissementLe fait de rougir par embarras, honte ou modestie.
Her blushing was obvious whenever she spoke in front of the class.
Son rougissement était visible chaque fois qu'elle parlait devant la classe.
blushingadjective
more blushing
Comp.
most blushing
Super.
UK
/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
rougissantSe dit d'une personne qui devient rouge sous l'effet de l'embarras, de la gêne ou de la modestie.
She gave a blushing smile when he complimented her on the presentation.
Elle a eu un sourire rougissant lorsqu'il l'a complimentée sur sa présentation.
Additional translations
roséS'emploie pour une teinte ou une nuance rose/rougeâtre.
Synonyms
embarrassed
pink
rosy
reddened
flushed
blushverb

blushing

Gerund

blushed
Past Simple
blushed
Past Participle
blushing
Gerund
UK
/blʌʃ/
US
/blʌʃ/
She began to blush when everyone started singing 'Happy Birthday' to her.
Elle a commencé à rougir quand tout le monde s'est mis à lui chanter « Joyeux anniversaire ».
Additional translations
rosirEmploi littéraire ou poétique.
Synonyms
redden
be embarrassed
turn red
color
flush

Definitions

blushingnoun
The act or process of becoming red in the face from embarrassment, shame, or modesty.
Her blushing was obvious whenever she spoke in front of the class.
blushingadjective
Having a red or rosy color in the face, typically as a result of embarrassment, shame, or modesty.
She gave a blushing smile when he complimented her on the presentation.
Having a pink or reddish tint or hue.
The blushing petals of the rose added a delicate touch to the bouquet.
blushverb
To become red in the face, typically from embarrassment, shame, or modesty.
She began to blush when everyone started singing 'Happy Birthday' to her.
To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
He couldn't help but blush at the compliment.
(Transitive, poetic) To cause to become red or rosy in colour.
The dawn blushed the horizon with hues of pink.
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