slightly flushed

Frequency: 7.79.8 per million words

a little red in the face

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Examples (10)

  • Her cheeks were slightly flushed after receiving the compliment.
  • He looked slightly flushed as he stepped onto the stage to give his speech.
  • After the brisk walk, she was slightly flushed and out of breath.
  • The child felt warm and appeared slightly flushed, so his mother took his temperature.
  • His face became slightly flushed when he heard the unfair accusation.
  • She was slightly flushed when he took her hand.
  • Even after one glass of wine, her face was slightly flushed.
  • He had a slightly flushed look about him, as if he'd been running.
  • In the warm glow of the fireplace, her skin was slightly flushed and radiant.
  • Though he tried to remain calm, his slightly flushed neck betrayed his anxiety.