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BLUSHFUL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does blushful mean?
• BLUSHFUL (adjective)
The adjective BLUSHFUL has 2 senses:
1. having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
2. of blush color
Familiarity information: BLUSHFUL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
Synonyms:
Context example:
was red-faced with anger
Similar:
discomposed (having your composure disturbed)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of blush color
Synonyms:
blushful; rosy
Context example:
blushful mists
Similar:
chromatic (being or having or characterized by hue)
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