erubescent

/ˌɛrʊˈbɛsnt/; /ɛrˈyʊbsənt/; /ˌɛrʊˈbɛsnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

blushing or becoming red, especially from modesty or shame

“She looked erubescent when asked about her first love.”

2. noun

a feeling or expression of modesty or shame, resulting in blushing

“The erubescent look on his face told her that he was caught red-handed.”

Synonyms

  • bashful
  • blushing
  • flushed

Antonyms

  • ashen
  • pale