Blushful

/ˈblʌʃfəl/ adjective

Definition

Full of blushes; easily blushing or tending to blush; bashful.

Etymology

Blush + -ful (full of). Created through standard English adjective formation, likely emerging in poetic or literary usage.

Kelly Says

Shakespearean English loved these -ful formations to describe emotional states—'blushful' paints a vivid picture of modest, easily-embarrassed people.

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