flushed

• Beschreibt ein gerötetes Gesicht, meist durch Krankheit, Anstrengung oder starke Emotionen; auch allgemein rot angelaufen oder errötet.

Describes a person's face that has become red, typically due to illness, exertion, or strong emotion.

1. Reddened faceB1formal

   Having a red or rosy complexion, often due to embarrassment, excitement, or physical exertion.

   Errötet

   • Her cheeks were flushed after running up the stairs.
   • He looked flushed with embarrassment when he forgot his lines.
   • The child's face was flushed from playing outside in the sun.

   Synonymeblushingcrimsonfloridglowingreddenedrosyruddyscarlet

   Antonymeashenpalepallidsallowwan

2. Exhilarated or excitedB2informal

   Feeling a sudden rush of excitement, pride, or satisfaction.

   Beschwingt

   • She was flushed with success after winning the award.
   • He felt flushed with pride when his son graduated.
   • The team was flushed with excitement after their victory.

   Synonymedelightedelatedexcitedexhilaratedoverjoyedthrilledtriumphant

   Antonymeapatheticcalmindifferentunexcited

• Verb, das das Reinigen oder Entfernen von etwas mit einem Wasserstrahl bezeichnet oder das Rotwerden des Gesichts.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleansing or removing something with a flow of water, or to become red in the face.

1. Turn redB1formal

   To become red in the face, typically from embarrassment, anger, or excitement.

   Erröten

   • She flushed when he complimented her.
   • His face flushed with anger during the argument.
   • The shy boy flushed and looked down at his shoes.

   Synonymeblushcolorcrimsonglowredden

2. Clean with waterA2formal

   To cause water to flow through something, especially a toilet or pipe, to clean it.

   Spülen

   • Please flush the toilet after you use it.
   • The plumber flushed the pipes to remove the blockage.
   • He flushed the system with clean water.

   Synonymehoserinsesluiceswillwash

   Antonymeblockclogobstructplugstop

3. Drive out or force outB2formal

   To force someone or something out of a hiding place.

   Herausjagen

   • The police flushed the suspect out of the building.
   • The hunters flushed the birds from the bushes.
   • The investigation flushed out several corrupt officials.

   Synonymedislodgedrive outexpelforce outroutsmoke out

Phrasal-Variantenflush down