Lushing: meaning, definitions and examples

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lushing

 

[ ˈlʌʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional reaction

Lushing refers to the act of becoming visibly red in the face due to embarrassment, shame, or excitement. It is often an involuntary response that reveals one's emotions, typically caused by social interactions or certain provocative situations. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe feeling overwhelmed by feelings or reactions.

Synonyms

blushing, flushing, reddening

Examples of usage

  • She started lushing when her crush complimented her.
  • He couldn't help but start lushing when he remembered his embarrassing moment.
  • Everyone noticed she was lushing during the speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "lushing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmaiar

🇮🇳 जोर से हंसना

🇩🇪 erröten

🇮🇩 merah

🇺🇦 засоромитися

🇵🇱 zaczerwienić się

🇯🇵 赤面する

🇫🇷 rougir

🇪🇸 sonrojarse

🇹🇷 kızarmak

🇰🇷 붉어지다

🇸🇦 احمرّ

🇨🇿 zčervenat

🇸🇰 zčervenať

🇨🇳 脸红

🇸🇮 pordeti

🇮🇸 roða

🇰🇿 қызару

🇬🇪 წითლდება

🇦🇿 qızarmaq

🇲🇽 sonrojarse

Etymology

The word 'lushing' is derived from the Middle English word 'luschen', which meant to become hot or flushed. This term has its roots in earlier English and has evolved over time to describe the physical manifestation of emotions, particularly embarrassment or bashfulness. The connection between the physical reaction and emotional response has been noted in literature and social interactions throughout history. As social dynamics evolved, so did the understanding of non-verbal cues like lushing, leading to its contemporary usage today. This linguistic evolution reflects changes in societal norms around feelings and expressions.