be flushed

Frequency: 8.515.2 per million words

to have a red face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot

flushedVERBS + flushed

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Examples (10)

  • His cheeks were flushed after he tripped in front of everyone.
  • After the long run, her face was deeply flushed.
  • He was flushed with anger when he heard the news.
  • The child's forehead felt warm, and his face was flushed.
  • You are a bit flushed; are you feeling okay?
  • She will be flushed with excitement when she wins the award.
  • He has been flushed ever since he came in from the cold.
  • Why is your face so flushed? Did something happen?
  • Her skin was flushed and she was breathing heavily after climbing the stairs.
  • Upon receiving the unexpected compliment, her neck and cheeks were flushed.