5 letter words with LUS in the middle

Blush 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a reddening of the face, especially from embarrassment or shame.
Verb: to become red in the face, especially from embarrassment or shame.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /blʌʃ/
UK: /blʌʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "blush" originated from the Old English word "blȳscan," which means "to redden." The word has been used in English since the 14th century. Blushing is a natural response to embarrassment or shame and is often associated with social anxiety. The verb "blush" is commonly used to describe the act of becoming red in the face due to these emotions.

5. Synonyms:

Flushing, reddening, glowing, turning red, blushing scarlet.

6. Related Words:

Flush, brush, crush, hush, plush.

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: She couldn help but feel a blush creep up her neck as she realized her mistake.
Verb: When he was caught stealing, he blushed with embarrassment.

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun, adjective, adverb

2. Definitions:

1. verb: (a) to cause to flow or rush, (b) to turn red and hot, (c) to cleanse thoroughly, (d) to be level with a surface, (e) to drive out of hiding
2. noun: (a) a sudden flow or rush, (b) a reddening of the skin, (c) a thorough cleansing, (d) a level surface, (e) a hand of cards in poker consisting of cards of the same suit
3. adjective: (a) having a reddish color, (b) abundant or plentiful
4. adverb: directly or squarely

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /flʌʃ/
• UK: /flʌʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "flush" comes from the Middle English word "flusshen," meaning "to fly up suddenly." It has been in use since the 14th century. The noun form of "flush" originally referred to a sudden rush of water, and later came to mean a sudden rush of emotion or a sudden increase in wealth. The adjective "flush" has been used since the 16th century to describe a reddish color or a state of abundance. The adverb form of "flush" means directly or squarely, and has been in use since the 17th century.

5. Synonyms:

• verb: gush, flow, flood, cleanse, level, drive out
• noun: rush, surge, flow, blush, glow, abundance
• adjective: red, ruddy, abundant, plentiful
• adverb: squarely, directly, head-on

6. Related Words:

• blush
• crush
• plush
• brush

Heres the answer to your query: Plush

Part of speech: noun, adjective

Definition: (n.) a rich fabric of silk, cotton, wool, or a combination of these, with a long, soft pile; (adj.) richly luxurious and expensive

Pronunciation (US): /plʌʃ/

Pronunciation (UK): /plʌʃ/

Origin and Usage: The word "plush" originated from the French word "pluche" meaning "down, fur". It was first used in the English language in the 1590s. The noun form of the word refers to a soft and luxurious fabric, while the adjective form describes something that is richly luxurious and expensive.

Synonyms: (adj.) luxurious, opulent, sumptuous, lavish, rich, fancy

Related Words: blush, brush, crush, flash, flush, hush, lush, mush, rush, slush

Example Sentences:

• The sofa was covered in a plush fabric that was soft to the touch.
• The hotel room was decorated in a plush and luxurious style.
• He wore a plush velvet robe to keep himself warm on the chilly night.

Slush

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: Slush is a mixture of snow and water. It is also a semi-liquid mud or waste material. As a verb, it means to make a wet mess.

Pronunciations: US: /slʌʃ/, UK: /slʌʃ/

Origin and Usage: The word "slush" originated in the early 17th century, possibly from the Middle Dutch word "sloos" meaning "sloppy." It has been used to describe wet snow and mud since the 18th century. In the 19th century, "slush" was used to describe the waste material from boiling salted meat on ships.

Synonyms: Snowmelt, slop, muck, mud, sludge

Related Words: Flush, crush, brush, plush, hush

Example Sentences:

• The sidewalks were covered in slush after the snowstorm.
• The restaurant had to dispose of the slush from the grease trap.
• He slushed through the muddy field to get to the other side.
• She accidentally spilled the drink and slushed it all over the table.