flush slightly

Frequency: 8.014.2 per million words

to blush a small amount

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Examples (10)

  • She flushed slightly when he paid her a compliment.
  • He flushed slightly upon realizing his mistake.
  • Flushing slightly, she quietly accepted the bouquet of flowers.
  • He always flushes slightly when he has to speak in public.
  • I saw her flush slightly at the mention of her old boyfriend.
  • The artist flushed slightly with pride as the crowd applauded his work.
  • I bet he will flush slightly if you ask him about his promotion.
  • Her cheeks flushed slightly with irritation at his condescending tone.
  • His face began to flush slightly in the stuffy, overheated room.
  • He was flushing slightly, clearly uncomfortable with the personal question.