What is the meaning of red-faced?

adjective

  • Especially of the face. ( reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion)
    • usage: "crimson with fury"; "turned red from exertion"; "with puffy reddened eyes"; "red-faced and violent"; "flushed (or crimson) with embarrassment"
  • Having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset.
    • usage: "the blushing boy was brought before the Principal"; "her blushful beau"; "was red-faced with anger"
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