What is another word for blushes?

Pronunciation: [blˈʌʃɪz] (IPA)

Blushes are an involuntary response that happens when we feel embarrassed or self-conscious. There are many synonyms for blushes that can be used to describe this reaction. One of the most common synonyms is flushing, which refers to a sudden rush of blood to the face or neck. Another synonym is blushing, which is a more formal term for the same thing. Other synonyms for blushes include reddening, ruddiness, and crimsoning. Some people might use the term bashfulness to describe this reaction, while others might say someone is "turning pink." Whatever term you use, blushes are a universal human experience, and one that can be both embarrassing and endearing at the same time.

Usage examples for Blushes

On his emaciated cheeks, tanned by the desert winds, bloomed bright blushes, his eyes glittered, and his body quivered with the thrill of ardor.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
She sat on the sofa suffused with blushes, and her eyes fixed on the ground.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse
Here Una's face over-spread with blushes.
"Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir"
Charles Garvice

Famous quotes with Blushes

  • Whoever blushes is already guilty; true innocence is ashamed of nothing.
    Jean Jacques Rousseau
  • The man that blushes is not quite a brute.
    Edward Young
  • Man is the only animal that blushes -- or needs to.
    Mark Twain
  • The best of men is he who blushes when you praise him and remains silent when you defame him.
    Kahlil Gibran
  • The man that blushes is not quite a brute.
    Edward Young

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