flushingly
English
Etymology
flushing + -ly
Adverb
flushingly (comparative more flushingly, superlative most flushingly)
- In a flushing manner; while flushing, while blushing (red with embarrassment):
- 1920, Main Street, Sinclair Lewis, p. 243:
- No schoolgirl passed their observation-posts more flushingly than did Mrs. Dr. Kennicott. In shame she knew they glanced appraisingly at her snowy overshoes, speculating about her legs.
- 1920, Main Street, Sinclair Lewis, p. 243:
Synonyms
- blushingly