flushed cheek

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Used to describe cheeks that are red and hot, typically due to illness, embarrassment, or exertion.

cheekADJECTIVE + NOUN

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flushed

Examples (10)

  • His cheeks were flushed with embarrassment after tripping on stage.
  • The children came inside from the snow with flushed cheeks and cold noses.
  • After the marathon, the runner's cheeks were flushed and she was breathing heavily.
  • The doctor noted the patient's flushed cheeks, a common symptom of a fever.
  • A sudden compliment from her crush left her with brightly flushed cheeks.
  • His cheeks were flushed in anger as he argued his point.
  • Sitting by the roaring fire gave everyone warm, flushed cheeks.
  • With flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, she accepted the award.
  • Her flushed cheeks were a clear sign that she was coming down with a cold.
  • He noticed her single flushed cheek and realized she was nervous about the presentation.