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- [blis-ter]
- /ˈblɪs tər/
- /ˈblɪs.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blis-ter]
- /ˈblɪs tər/
Definitions of blistered word
- noun blistered a thin vesicle on the skin, containing watery matter or serum, as from a burn or other injury. 1
- noun blistered any similar swelling, as an air bubble in a coat of paint. 1
- noun blistered a relatively large bubble occurring in glass during blowing. 1
- noun blistered Military. a transparent bulge or dome on the fuselage of an airplane, usually for mounting a gun. 1
- noun blistered Photography. a bubble of air formed where the emulsion has separated from the base of a film, as because of defective processing. 1
- noun blistered a dome or skylight on a building. 1
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Origin of blistered
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English blister, blester < Old Norse blǣstri, dative of blāstr swelling. See blast, blow2
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Parts of speech for Blistered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blistered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
blistered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blistered
adj blistered
- cut — If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.
- sensitive — endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses.
- nude — naked or unclothed, as a person or the body.
- sore — suffering bodily pain from wounds, bruises, etc., as a person: He is sore because of all that exercise.
- wounded — suffering injury or bodily harm, as a laceration or bullet wound: to bandage a wounded hand.
verb blistered
- impugn — to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
- blast — A blast is a big explosion, especially one caused by a bomb.
- revile — to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
- trash — anything worthless, useless, or discarded; rubbish.
- berate — If you berate someone, you speak to them angrily about something they have done wrong.
Antonyms for blistered
adj blistered
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- cooked — to prepare (food) by the use of heat, as by boiling, baking, or roasting.
- done — past participle of do1 .
verb blistered
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
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