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blinding

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Adj — So bright that it is hard or impossible to see properly.

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How to use blinding

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"Blinding" meaning "brilliant" or "excellent" (as in "a blinding performance") is common informal British English.

Etymology

By surface analysis, blind + -ing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blinding” mean?

The word “blinding” means so bright that it is hard or impossible to see properly. In plain terms, extremely bright — so bright it hurts to look — or, informally, extremely impressive.

How do you pronounce “blinding”?

“Blinding” is pronounced BLYN-dihng (/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “blinding” in a sentence?

Here is “blinding” used in a sentence: “The car's headlights were blinding as they came round the bend.”

What part of speech is “blinding”?

Depending on how it is used, “blinding” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “blinding” a common word?

“Blinding” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “blinding” have?

“Blinding” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so bright that it is hard or impossible to see properly.

Related words

effing and blinding

Nearby words

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