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- [blis-ter-ing]
- /ˈblɪs tər ɪŋ/
- /ˈblɪs.tər.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blis-ter-ing]
- /ˈblɪs tər ɪŋ/
Definitions of blistering word
- adjective blistering Blistering heat is very great heat. 3
- adjective blistering A blistering remark expresses great anger or dislike. 3
- adjective blistering Blistering is used to describe actions in sport to emphasize that they are done with great speed or force. 3
- adjective blistering (of weather) extremely hot 3
- adjective blistering (of criticism) extremely harsh 3
- adjective blistering causing blisters 3
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Origin of blistering
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; blister + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Blistering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blistering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.
blistering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blistering
adj blistering
- scalding — to burn or affect painfully with or as if with hot liquid or steam.
- scorching — burning; very hot.
- searing — to burn or char the surface of: She seared the steak to seal in the juices.
- sizzling — to make a hissing sound, as in frying or burning.
- torrid — subject to parching or burning heat, especially of the sun, as a geographical area: the torrid sands of the Sahara.
Antonyms for blistering
Top questions with blistering
- what causes blistering?
- what to do for blistering sunburn?
- how to keep a burn from blistering?
- how to stop a burn from blistering?
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