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blistering
/ ˈblɪstərɪŋ; -trɪŋ /
adjective
- (of weather) extremely hot
- (of criticism) extremely harsh
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Derived Forms
- ˈblisteringly, adverb
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Other Words From
- blister·ing·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of blistering1
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Example Sentences
It was a good day for the anniversary walk; sunny but not blistering.
Kudos to the voters for nominating Allison Janney and Beau Bridges for the blistering guest turns, too.
His novel The Last Magazine, published posthumously this month, is just like him: blistering, fun, insightful, and profane.
On whether he would pursue a similar case against Herman, Singer was more circumspect than his blistering letter of May 8.
We are a fiery generation, heated in our affection, feverish in our action, blistering in our scorn—and obsessed with being cool.
The west tide was going, and a long stretch was made across Spithead, 'Britannia' giving her rival a blistering for a time.
Well, then, if it must be so, he must and will; any thing rather than this hot and blistering sand.
"Because I eminently prefer my matrimonial frying-pan to the blistering coals of the illicit," she said coolly.
It is chiefly used in preparing blistering ointments and plasters.
To avoid that calamity, he would have endured worse evils than the blistering rock.
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