adj
Uncommon
blinding
BLYN-dihng
Blinding (adj) means So bright that it is hard or impossible to see properly. Example: “The car's headlights were blinding as they came round the bend.”
adj
1
So bright that it is hard or impossible to see properly.
"The car's headlights were blinding as they came round the bend."
"A blinding flash of lightning lit up the whole sky."
2
Extremely impressive or skilful.
"She scored a blinding goal from the halfway line."
noun
1
The act of causing someone to lose their sight.
"The ancient text describes the blinding of the king as a punishment for treason."
How to use blinding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely bright — so bright it hurts to look — or, informally, extremely impressive.
When to use it
"Blinding" meaning "brilliant" or "excellent" (as in "a blinding performance") is common informal British English.
Common pairings
blinding light
blinding speed
blinding headache
blinding pace
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Word forms
- Plural
- blindings
- Comparative
- more blinding
- Superlative
- most blinding
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The car's headlights were _____ as they came round the bend.
Etymology
By surface analysis, formed from blind and -ing.
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Rhymes for blinding
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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.
