Synonyms of blushing

Verb


1. blush, crimson, flush, redden, discolor, discolour, colour, color

usage: turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame; "The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by"

2. blush, redden

usage: become rosy or reddish; "her cheeks blushed in the cold winter air"

Adjective


1. blushful, blushing(prenominal), red-faced, discomposed (vs. composed)

usage: having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset; "the blushing boy was brought before the Principal"; "her blushful beau"; "was red-faced with anger"

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