flushed

[/flʌʃt/]
adjective
corado, ruborizado, avermelhado
1. having a red or pink face, typically due to embarrassment, anger, heat, or exertion
She looked flushed after running up the stairs.
Ela parecia corada depois de subir as escadas correndo.
2. filled with or full of something, especially water or liquid flowing through
The toilet is flushed and working properly.
A privada foi acionada e está funcionando corretamente.
3. even or level with a surface; not protruding
The door frame should be flushed with the wall.
O marco da porta deve estar no mesmo nível que a parede.
4. abundant or having plenty of something
He is flushed with cash after his inheritance.
Ele tem muito dinheiro após sua herança.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, being 'flushed' typically indicates strong emotions—embarrassment, anger, or excitement. In North America, it's often associated with social awkwardness, while in Brazil, it may be used more broadly to describe anyone with a reddened complexion from heat or exertion. The term is widely understood across both cultures as a physical manifestation of internal emotional or physical states.
NYC Slang
red in the face, all heated up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
red-facedreddenedblushingembarrassedheatedrosyglowing
Antonyms / Antônimos
palepallidashenwhite-faced

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corado, ruborizado
most commonly used form
Rio de Janeiro
corado, avermelhado
common everyday usage
São Paulo
corado, vermelho de vergonha
emphasizes emotional embarrassment
Portugal
corado, rubicundo, vermelho
slightly more formal usage

Related Words

blushflushflushingembarrassmentruddycomplexion

Related Idioms & Phrases

flushed with success
flushed with excitement
flushed with anger
flushed with pride
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