blushing

1. To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

   He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him.

2. To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).
3. To become red.
4. To suffuse with a blush; to redden; to make rosy.
5. To change skin color in the face (to a particular shade).

   I wasn't surprised, but it was embarrassing enough that I blushed a little pink.

6. To express or make known by blushing.

   Looking at me with a knowing glare, she blushed her discomfort with the situation.

7. To have a warm and delicate colour, like some roses and other flowers.

   The garden was full of blossoms that blushed in myriad shades to form a beautiful carpet of color.

8. To glance with the eye, cast a glance.

noun

The act of one who blushes; a blush.

1. Showing blushes; rosy red.

   the blushing bride