flushed cheeks
Reddened facial skin
Flushed cheeks are cheeks reddened by increased blood flow, typically from physical exertion, heat, embarrassment, arousal, or alcohol.
The flush signals something internal made visible—emotion breaking through to the surface.
Her flushed cheeks betrayed her nervousness.
In romance contexts, flushed cheeks often suggest attraction or excitement.
- blushingFacial reddening from embarrassment
- rosyPinkly warm or hopeful
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
- high colorReddened complexion
- warmthHeat you feel
warm skin · embarrassment · fever · hot flash · heated · glowing · reddened · shy · flattered · wine · exertion · windburnt · cold wind · coy · ruddy · arousal · sunburn · bashful
- anxiety signspanic, nervousness, worry, worrying, trembling
- morning facebedhead, puffy eyes, eye bags, dark circles, sleepy eyes