adj
blistering
Blistering (adj) means Extremely hot. Example: “They worked through blistering afternoon heat.”
adj
1
Extremely hot.
"They worked through blistering afternoon heat."
2
Very harsh or scathing, especially of criticism.
"The review was a blistering attack on the new policy."
3
Extremely fast.
"She ran the last lap at a blistering pace."
How to use blistering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIntensely hot, harsh, or fast — describing something at an extreme.
Common pairings
blistering heat
blistering pace
blistering criticism
blistering attack
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Word forms
- Plural
- blisterings
- Comparative
- more blistering
- Superlative
- most blistering
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Rhymes for blistering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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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.
