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- [blis-tuh-ree]
- /ˈblɪs tə ri/
- /blˈɪstəri/
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- [blis-tuh-ree]
- /ˈblɪs tə ri/
Definitions of blistery word
- adjective blistery having blisters, as paint or glass. 1
- adjective blistery Having blisters. 0
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Origin of blistery
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; blister + -y1
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Parts of speech for Blistery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blistery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
blistery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blistery
adj blistery
- 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 blistery
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