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blushes

Verb
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

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

Detailed Definition
The verb 'blushes' describes the physical reaction of turning red in the face, often associated with feelings of embarrassment, shyness, or romantic emotion. In the poem, it signifies the emotional depth of love, suggesting that such feelings can manifest physically. This connection between emotion and physical response adds to the poem's exploration of love's complexities.
Example
Example in poetry:
"When your love runs in blushes through every vein" (reddens, flushes); "The rose blushes at dawn" (personification); "Her cheeks blushed with pleasure" (emotion); "The sky blushes at sunset" (nature); "Modesty blushes at the praise" (moral)
Additional Notes
The term 'blushes' illustrates the intimate connection between love and physical reaction, making it a significant addition to the glossary.; Found in the poem, When thy beauty appears by Thomas Parnell
Also Known As
flushes crimson glows rosy tints maiden blushes
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