noun
Uncommon
bruising
BROO-zihng
Bruising (noun) means a pattern or area of bruises on the skin. Example: “The doctor noted extensive bruising on his arm.”
noun
1
A pattern or area of bruises on the skin.
"The doctor noted extensive bruising on his arm."
adj
1
Physically or emotionally harsh; punishing.
"It was a bruising defeat for the home team."
How to use bruising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the bruises themselves, or (as an adjective) something rough and punishing.
Common pairings
extensive bruising
a bruising encounter
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Word forms
- Plural
- bruisings
- Comparative
- more bruising
- Superlative
- most bruising
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Etymology
This comes from bruise plus -ing.
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Rhymes for bruising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
cruising
uprising
praising
promising
surprising
exercising
practising
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bruising” mean?
The word “bruising” means a pattern or area of bruises on the skin. In plain terms, either the bruises themselves, or (as an adjective) something rough and punishing.
How do you pronounce “bruising”?
“Bruising” is pronounced BROO-zihng (/ˈbɹuːzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bruising” in a sentence?
Here is “bruising” used in a sentence: “The doctor noted extensive bruising on his arm.”
What part of speech is “bruising”?
Depending on how it is used, “bruising” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “bruising” a common word?
“Bruising” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bruising” have?
“Bruising” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pattern or area of bruises on the skin.
