sudden flush

Frequency: 6.03.8 per million words

a reddening of the skin that appears quickly and unexpectedly

flushADJECTIVE + flush

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sudden

Examples (10)

  • A sudden flush of excitement spread through the crowd as the band took the stage.
  • When he realized his mistake, a sudden flush of embarrassment crept up his neck.
  • She felt a sudden flush of anger at his dismissive comment.
  • A sudden flush of pride warmed her cheeks as her name was announced as the winner.
  • Before going on stage, he experienced a sudden flush of anxiety.
  • The spicy curry brought a sudden flush to his face.
  • Stepping into the warm room from the cold outside caused a sudden flush on her pale skin.
  • A sudden flush of heat was her only warning sign before she fainted.
  • He noticed a sudden flush on his skin and worried it might be an allergic reaction.
  • The unexpected compliment caused a sudden flush to appear on her cheeks, betraying her cool composure.