Blush

/blʌʃ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters

Definition of Blush

noun

An act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc.
A glow; a flush of colour, especially pink or red.
Feeling or appearance of optimism.
A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
A color between pink and cream.

verb

To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
"He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him."
To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).
To become red.
To suffuse with a blush; to redden; to make rosy.
To change skin color in the face (to a particular shade).
"I wasn't surprised, but it was embarrassing enough that I blushed a little pink."

Anagrams of Blush

Exact Anagrams

2 words using all 5 letters:

Words You Can Make

11 words can be made from the letters in "blush":

5-LETTER WORDS

4-LETTER WORDS

buhl bush hubs lush shul slub

3-LETTER WORDS

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "blush" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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