Blindingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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blindingly
[ ˈblaɪndɪŋli ]
intensity, brightness
The term 'blindingly' refers to an extreme level of brightness or intensity that can overwhelm one's senses. It is often used to describe light that is so bright it obstructs vision, making it difficult to see or focus on anything. Additionally, it can be employed metaphorically to indicate a situation or experience that is overwhelmingly impressive or striking. The word emphasizes the severity or intensity of the effect described.
Synonyms
dazzlingly, intensely, overwhelmingly
Examples of usage
- The sun was blindingly bright in the midday sky.
- She was blindingly clever, solving problems that stumped everyone else.
- He drove with blindingly fast speed down the highway.
Translations
Translations of the word "blindingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ofuscantemente
🇮🇳 अंधाधुंध
🇩🇪 blendend
🇮🇩 membutakan
🇺🇦 осліплююче
🇵🇱 oślepiająco
🇯🇵 眩しいほどに (まぶしいほどに)
🇫🇷 éblouissant
🇪🇸 deslumbrante
🇹🇷 göz kamaştırıcı
🇰🇷 눈부시게
🇸🇦 مبهر
🇨🇿 oslnivě
🇸🇰 oslepujúco
🇨🇳 耀眼地 (耀眼地)
🇸🇮 oslepljujoče
🇮🇸 blinda
🇰🇿 жарық шашатын
🇬🇪 ბრჭყვიალა
🇦🇿 şüurdan məhrum edən
🇲🇽 deslumbrante
Etymology
The word 'blindingly' is derived from the adjective 'blinding', which comes from the root verb 'blind', meaning to cause someone to be unable to see, either temporarily or permanently. The origin of 'blind' can be traced back to Old English 'blind', meaning 'blind, lacking sight, or dim'. This Old English term is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German 'blint' and the Old Norse 'blindr', which also convey the concept of lacking sight. The adverb form 'blindingly' was constructed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective, indicating the manner in which something is done. It highlights the intensity of the action or state described by the root of the word. Over time, 'blindingly' has found its place in both literal and figurative language, often used to describe things that are impressively bright or striking.