blistering
blistering Lexical Profile
blistering Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Extremely and uncomfortably hot, intense enough to feel as though it could cause blisters.
"The marathon runners struggled to maintain their hydration in the blistering afternoon heat."
Expressed with great force, severity, or harshness (especially of criticism, remarks, or a verbal attack).
"The investigative committee released a blistering report on the agency's financial mismanagement."
Extremely fast, energetic, or intense in pace or performance.
"The lead cyclist set a blistering pace during the final mountain stage of the race."
• noun
The formation of blisters on skin or of raised, bubble-like defects on a painted, coated, or metallic surface.
"Applying fresh paint over damp wood often results in severe blistering within a few months."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived as the participial adjective from the verb 'blister', which entered Middle English in the 14th century, likely via Old French 'blestre' (a swelling or tumor) or from an Old Norse source related to 'blastr' (a blowing or swelling).