Blushing

/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters
Definition of Blushing

verb

  1. To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

    "He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him."

  2. To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).
  3. To become red.
  4. To suffuse with a blush; to redden; to make rosy.
  5. To change skin color in the face (to a particular shade).

    "I wasn't surprised, but it was embarrassing enough that I blushed a little pink."

noun

  1. The act of one who blushes; a blush.

adjective

  1. Showing blushes; rosy red.

    "the blushing bride"

Anagrams of Blushing

No exact anagrams found for "blushing". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Blushing"

Blushing is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Blushing" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "blushing" is a medium-scoring word.