aflush

Example Sentences

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Faces are constantly aflush with anger, ardor, embarrassment.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Harry Feversham, Harry Feversham," the cry was repeated and repeated, while old General Feversham sat in his chair with a face aflush with pride.

From The Four Feathers by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

He pictured Nirea, her slate-hued eyes gleaming, her creamy skin aflush as she leaned forward eagerly for the first sight of the Mink.

From The Buttoned Sky by Reynard, Geoff St.

The first showy splendour of sunset had passed; but the upper sky was still aflush with colour.

From Australia Felix by Richardson, Henry Handel

All aflush with offence, Lubov tossed her head nervously, and flinging her work aside, cast a glance at her father; and, taking up the socks again, she bent her head still lower over them.

From The Man Who Was Afraid by Bernstein, Herman