red-faced
[red-feyst]
- having a red face.
- blushing or flushed with embarrassment, anger, resentment, or the like.
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Origin of red-faced
First recorded in 1570–80
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Examples from the Web for red-faced
Contemporary Examples
I do recall one time, though, when a burly, red-faced command sergeant major became very hands-on.
Ferrell (as Burgundy) still decided to sing a special theme song for the gigantic, sweaty, red-faced politician.
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November 22, 2013
A rustic-chic silver-mining town of about 2,500 people, Telluride is surrounded on all sides by red-faced mountains.
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September 4, 2012
Dell, the personal computer giant, issued a red-faced apology Monday for a gaffe the company likely hoped would go away.
“He was pretty ticked off … upset and red-faced,” the 33-year-old testified.
Historical Examples
There was a stout, red-faced man, coming on the run as fast as he could hurry.
The Boy Scouts on Belgian BattlefieldsLieut. Howard Payson
The magnate, red-faced and angry, returned with him to the station.
The Depot MasterJoseph C. Lincoln
The red-faced gentleman stared at him in indignant amazement.
ShavingsJoseph C. Lincoln
The door opened and a stout, red-faced young woman appeared.
Mary-'GustaJoseph C. Lincoln
It was near sunset when his Hausfrau, the disappearing chaperon, ran to him red-faced.
MelomaniacsJames Huneker
red-faced
- flushed with embarrassment or anger
- having a florid complexion
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