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blistering

 

[ ˈblɪstərɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

extremely hot or intense

Synonyms

scorching, sizzling, sweltering

Examples of usage

  • The blistering sun beat down on us all day.
  • The blistering heatwave caused a rise in temperature.
Context #2 | Adjective

criticism

harsh or severe

Synonyms

cutting, scathing, searing

Examples of usage

  • The blistering critique left him feeling dejected.
  • She received a blistering response to her proposal.

Translations

Translations of the word "blistering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abrasador

🇮🇳 जलता हुआ

🇩🇪 glühend

🇮🇩 membakar

🇺🇦 пекучий

🇵🇱 palący

🇯🇵 灼熱の

🇫🇷 brûlant

🇪🇸 abrasador

🇹🇷 yakıcı

🇰🇷 타는 듯한

🇸🇦 حارق

🇨🇿 pálivý

🇸🇰 pálivý

🇨🇳 灼热的

🇸🇮 pekoč

🇮🇸 brennandi

🇰🇿 күйдіретін

🇬🇪 მწვავე

🇦🇿 yandıran

🇲🇽 abrasador

Etymology

The word 'blistering' originated from the Middle English word 'blisteren', which meant 'to blister or swell'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of extreme heat or intensity. The adjective 'blistering' has been used since the 16th century to describe both weather conditions and harsh criticisms.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,637, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.