ablush

/ˈæbˌlʌʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

To flush or turn red with shame or modesty; to blush.

“The young girl’s face ablush, she quickly looked away.”

2. noun

A state of being flushed or turned red with shame or modesty; a blush.

“She felt a visible ablush on her cheeks after being scolded by her teacher.”

Synonyms

  • blush
  • flush

Antonyms

  • pale
  • pallor