Associations to the word «Blushing»

Wiktionary

BLUSHING, verb. Present participle of blush
BLUSHING, noun. The act of one who blushes; a blush.
BLUSHING, adjective. Showing blushes; rosy red.
BLUSHING BRIDE, noun. A bride who is a virgin or lacks sexual experience, and is nervous about her wedding night.

Dictionary definition

BLUSHING, adjective. Having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset; "the blushing boy was brought before the Principal"; "her blushful beau"; "was red-faced with anger".

Wise words

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