There's a kind of blushing that shows the soul, a sort of compliment to the eyes and the delicate sweetness within. It shows a connection, that the smile and shyness come from some deep emotion... and that's a beautiful thing, that's something real.
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Actions speak louder than blushes. A blush could be caused by:
adulation, arousal, embarrassment, fear, insecurity, receiving a compliment, remorse, repressed hatred, shame, shyness
A well-placed gesture or action draws readers into narrative. Here are a few ways to show motivation without a single blush.
Adulation:
Parted lips
Enlarged pupils
Hanging on every word spoken by subject
Complimenting the subject of adulation
Arousal:
Sparkling eyes
Flirtatious dialogue
Running tongue over lips
Heavy breathing, accompanied by racing pulse
Embarrassment:
Trembling
Shuffling feet
Biting fingernails
Fidgeting or picking fluff off clothing
Fear:
Pacing
Trembling hands
Holding one's breath
Accelerated breathing
Insecurity:
Slumped posture
Focusing gaze on floor or toes
Fidgeting with jewelry or clothing
Clenching bottom lip between teeth
Receiving a compliment:
Speechlessness
Expressing thanks
Verbal denial of self-worthiness
Flattering the person who bestowed the compliment
Remorse:
Stuttering
Frequent swallowing
Nausea and/or minimal appetite
Looking away from a wronged person
Repressed hatred:
Bared teeth
Folded arms
Narrowed eyes
Lips pressed together in a thin line
Shame:
Trembling
Stooped shoulders
Minimal eye contact
Biting fingernails or chewing on pen
Shyness:
Bowed head
Stammering
Pinched lips
Limp handshake
Quick Alternatives for Blush:
Tear-soaked cheeks might glisten red.
Slight embarrassment could pinken the face and neck.
Wherever the word red appears, it could be replaced with colors such as:
Apple-red
Baby-pink
Beet-red
Blood-red
Candy-red
Cherry-red
Coral
Crimson
Cupid-pink
Devil-red
Flame-red
Hydrant-red
Kiss-red
Mango-pink
Peach-pink
Pink
Scarlet
Siren-red
Valentine-red
Choose a shade that suits your character's personality and circumstances.
Verbs and Verb Phrases to Replace Blush:
Blaze
blaze red
bloom red
blossom with fire
blossom with red
burn red
color with red
Crimson
erupt with red
explode in red
Flame
flare red
flash red
flood with red
Flush red
gleam red
glisten red
glow red
go red
go red in the face
Pinken
radiate red
Redden
Rubify
seethe with red
shine red
suffuse with red
tinge with red
turn red
turn rosy
turn ruddy
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