blush
/ˈblʌʃ/ noun B1- An act of blushing; a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, shyness, love, etc.
- A glow; a flush of colour, especially pink or red.
- A feeling or appearance of optimism.
- A cosmetic, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks and lips.
- A color between pink and cream.
Plural blushes
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Before Elizabeth had time for anything but a blush of surprise, Mrs.
Once or twice she could discern a faint blush; but in general Charlotte wisely did not hear.
Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of each were overspread with the deepest blush.
It was consoling that he should know she had some relations for whom there was no need to blush.
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