Definition

In a way that shows embarrassment or shyness, often causing a person's face to turn red.

Example

She smiled blushingly when complimented on her dress.

Conversation

Did you see how she smiled at me today?

Yeah, I noticed! You were blushingly cute.

I couldn't help it! I was so surprised.

It’s sweet, though. You should talk to her more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Blushingly → It is formed from "blush" (from Old English "blusian", meaning to redden or glow) and "-ingly" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating manner). The word "blushingly" means in a manner that shows redness in the face, typically due to embarrassment or shyness.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'reddening' ('blush') in response to a situation, and the '-ingly' shows how they are doing it — that's why blushingly means doing something in a way that shows embarrassment.

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