What is another word for blushingly?

Pronunciation: [blˈʌʃɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Blushingly is an adverb that describes a person's embarrassed or bashful demeanor. Synonyms for this word include flustered, embarrassed, ashamedly, timidly, sheepishly, and self-consciously. These words convey the same meaning as blushingly, but they provide a more nuanced description of a person's behavior in an awkward situation. Flustered implies a feeling of disorientation or confusion, while embarrassed suggests an uncomfortable sense of shame or guilt. Standing apart from these, timidly evokes a sense of shyness, whereas sheepishly connotes a feeling of embarrassment with a hint of humor. So, these synonyms provide a range of options that can be used in different contexts to describe a person's reaction to an embarrassing situation.

What are the hypernyms for Blushingly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Blushingly

Nay, be not so over-blushingly timid.
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And when the Duke of Rosenleaf asked Princess Christobel if she would make the Happy New Year a happy one for him, she smiled and blushingly allowed him to place the prettiest of diamond rings on her finger.
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Sara blushingly murmured her acknowledgments, and the lady continued,- "I want to thank you for sending me Bertha, also; she's a real little treasure."
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Famous quotes with Blushingly

  • How do you want to make white lilies into red roses? Kiss a white Galatea and she will blushingly laugh.
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