Blushingly

/ˈblʌʃɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a blushing manner; while blushing; with evident embarrassment.

Etymology

Blushing (present participle of blush) + -ly (adverb suffix). Forms an adverb from the participle form.

Kelly Says

Participles plus -ly create vivid adverbs that show an action happening simultaneously—'he blushingly admitted the truth' shows shame and confession at the same moment.

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