Blushy
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Suffused with blushes or blushlike hues.
"The artistic impulse that impels one to give a touch of beauty to all material objects extends even to the green-grocer and butcher, and the shop windows of these tradesmen betray both design and beanty. The blushiest side of the apple is always turned towards the passer-by and the hectic glow of the cranberry is further heightened by the contrasting whiteness of celery tops."
- 2 Embarrassed, blushing; feeling as though one might blush.
"I didn't feel blushy or quakey, but quite cool, and only a little excited."
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More examples"The artistic impulse that impels one to give a touch of beauty to all material objects extends even to the green-grocer and butcher, and the shop windows of these tradesmen betray both design and beanty. The blushiest side of the apple is always turned towards the passer-by and the hectic glow of the cranberry is further heightened by the contrasting whiteness of celery tops."
Etymology
From blush + -y.
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