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

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

For instance, alcohol is an effective way to wash off poison oak if you apply it within 30 minutes, he said; otherwise, use juice from the ground-up native mugwort plant to treat the soon-to-follow blistering rash.

From Los Angeles Times

The 30-year-old targeted the England spinners and brought up his 17th ODI ton in 118 balls while Rutherford added a blistering 54 from 36 balls to build on his captain's innings.

From BBC

Despite a wicket offering movement for the bowlers and a slow outfield, Hope made a blistering start, hitting Turner and Adil Rashid for sixes early on before exercising restraint to keep the scoreboard ticking.

From BBC

Related Words

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