blushy
Rosy in cheeks
Blushy describes someone prone to blushing or currently showing signs of a blush—flushed cheeks, visible embarrassment, shy warmth.
The word is informal and affectionate, often used playfully: She got all blushy when he complimented her.
It can also describe things that evoke or suggest blushing: a blushy pink color.
Reserved and retiring
- coyAffectedly modest
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- modestLacking in pretension
- sheepishEmbarrassed and timid
timid · self-conscious · reserved · diffident · meek · flustered · awkward · unassertive
Intensely embarrassed
- humiliatedMade to feel worthless
- chagrinedDistressed by disappointment
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
- red-facedShowing visible embarrassment
flustered · disconcerted · apologetic · crestfallen · guilty · contrite · discomfited · confounded
Somewhat blush-colored
- flushedReddened from emotion
- glowingGiving off steady light
- peachySlang for excellent
- coralMarine skeletal formation
warm-toned · reddened · ruddy · rosy-cheeked · tinted · roseate · healthy · radiant
shy
Reserved and retiring
sheepish · timid · self-conscious · reserved · diffident · meek · flustered · awkward · unassertive · introverted
mortified
Intensely embarrassed
- humiliatedMade to feel worthless
- chagrinedDistressed by disappointment
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
red-faced · flustered · disconcerted · apologetic · crestfallen · guilty · contrite · discomfited · confounded · penitent
pinkish
Somewhat blush-colored
coral · warm-toned · reddened · ruddy · rosy-cheeked · tinted · roseate · healthy · radiant · dewy
coquettish
Playfully alluring in manner
teasing · giggly · fluttery · simpering · cute · smitten · swoony · lovestruck · infatuated
blushycomposed
Calm and self-possessed
unflappable · cool · collected · unflustered · stoic
- blushing brideShy woman marrying
- first blushInitial superficial assessment
- at first blushUpon initial appearance
- blush winePinkish fermented grape drink
- blush pinkSoft pinkish-red tint
- cream blushEmollient facial color
blush, blushing, blushed, blushes, blusher, unblushing, blushers