Dictionary Check: blush
"blush" is a valid word!
Scrabble
10
points
Words with Friends
12
points
Definition
noun
a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
noun
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
noun
sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
verb
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
Example:
"The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by"
verb
become rosy or reddish
Example:
"her cheeks blushed in the cold winter air"
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