blistering

[ blis-ter-ing ]

adjective

1. causing a blister or blisters.
2. (especially of sunlight, heat, etc.) very severe or intense.
3. very fast or rapid:

   a blistering pace.

noun

1. the act or an instance of forming a blister or blisters.
2. a series or group of blisters, as on a painted surface.

blistering

/ -trɪŋ; ˈblɪstərɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of weather) extremely hot
2. (of criticism) extremely harsh

Derived Forms

• ˈblisteringly, adverb

Other Words From

• blister·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of blistering¹

First recorded in 1555–65; blister + -ing ²

Example Sentences

A neighbour said she heard two blistering rows, involving one in which a woman "sounded scared", days before Ms Brella's body was found.

From BBC

While showing little self-regulation on issuing blistering attacks on politicians he does not like, Musk has only kind words for Chinese leaders including President Xi Jinping.

From Los Angeles Times

Nadal, with his blistering left-handed forehand and fiery celebratory roars, ended his Swiss opponent's five-year winning streak at Wimbledon in the 2008 final - regarded by many as the greatest match of all time.

From BBC

Financial markets greeted Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election with a blistering rally.

From BBC

In a blistering statement shared by the Vermont senator on X on Wednesday, Sanders said the party has "abandoned working class people."

From Salon

Related Words

• fiery
• heated
• scalding
• scorching
• searing
• sizzling
• sweltering
• torrid