Blushiness

/ˈblʌʃinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being blushy; the tendency to have a pinkish or reddish color, or frequent blushing.

Etymology

Blushy + -ness. Uses the -iness variant of -ness on adjectives ending in -y.

Kelly Says

The -iness suffix is usually used on -y adjectives (dusty → dustiness), showing how English grammar rules predict which suffix to use based on the word's structure.

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