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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 notes

In plain EnglishIntensely hot, harsh, or fast — describing something at an extreme.

Common pairings
blistering heat blistering pace blistering criticism blistering attack

Word forms

more blistering comparative, blisterings plural, most blistering superlative

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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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