Blush
/blʌʃ/noun
To redden in the face from embarrassment or shame.
Did you know?In ancient times, blushing was believed to be a sign of the soul revealing its true feelings, almost like a physical manifestation of inner truth!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhlēg-
“To shine or glow, often associated with brightness and color.”
Old English
Old English
blǣsan
“To glow or redden; to become red in the face.”
Middle English
Middle English
blushen
“To become red or to show color from shame or emotion.”
Modern English
English
blush
“To redden owing to embarrassment or emotional response.”