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blistering

12 synonyms and 2 antonyms for blistering, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Extremely hot.

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caustic acerbic acrid virulent vitriolic sulphurous sulfurous blistery acerb

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Extremely hot.

“They worked through blistering afternoon heat.”

caustic acerbic acrid virulent vitriolic acid sulphurous bitter sulfurous blistery hot acerb

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2. adj

Extremely fast.

“She ran the last lap at a blistering pace.”

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blistering heat blistering pace blistering criticism blistering attack

Frequently asked questions

What does “blistering” mean?
The word “blistering” means extremely hot. In plain terms, intensely hot, harsh, or fast — describing something at an extreme.
How do you use “blistering” in a sentence?
Here is “blistering” used in a sentence: “They worked through blistering afternoon heat.”
What part of speech is “blistering”?
“Blistering” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “blistering” have?
“Blistering” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely hot.

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