# flushed vs fluted

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### flushed
*adjective · IPA /flʌʃt/ · frequency rank #20,360*
Red in the face because of embarrassment, exertion, etc.

### fluted
*adjective · frequency rank #46,466*
Having flutes or grooves, either for decoration or to trim weight.

## Source
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