blushy
/ˈblʌʃi/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.17 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "The artistic impulse that impels one to give a touch of beauty to all material objects extends even to the green-grocer and butcher, and the shop windows of these tradesmen betray both design and beanty. The blushiest side of the apple is always turned towards the passer-by and the hectic glow of the cranberry is further heightened by the contrasting whiteness of celery tops."
- "As it happens, the blushy tone does wonders for tallowy New York winter complexions, and, more important, it sets off to advantage the booth’s prize display: a 1901 portrait miniature of the future Kings George VI and Edward VIII, at ages 6 and 7 respectively."
- "Well, before you have to ask and get all blushy again, I'll take you home, since you're so pathetically without wheels."
- "I felt my face do the melt, like Miss’s, only blushier."
- "I didn't feel blushy or quakey, but quite cool, and only a little excited."
Etymology
From blush + -y.