blinding

American  

[blahyn-ding] / ˈblaɪn dɪŋ /

noun

1. a layer of sand or fine gravel for filling the gaps in the surfaces of a road or pavement, as one of crushed and compacted stone.

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blinding British  

/ ˈblaɪndɪŋ /

noun

1. sand or grit spread over a road surface to fill up cracks

2. the process of laying blinding

3. Also called: mattress.  a layer of concrete made with little cement spread over soft ground to seal it so that reinforcement can be laid on it

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adjective

1. making one blind or as if blind

   blinding snow

2. most noticeable; brilliant or dazzling

   a blinding display of skill

Other Word Forms

• blindingly adverb
• nonblinding adjective
• nonblindingly adverb
• unblinding adjective

Etymology

Origin of blinding

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; blind, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

For now, Microsoft and its software peers aren’t companies; they’re narratives of tech’s next generational disruption, all happening at blinding speed.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“I think it’s awesome,” guard Austin Reaves said of the bright — no, blinding — lights trained constantly on the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

In nutrition studies, full blinding is often difficult because people usually know what they are eating.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

The painstaking pop production that earned the song a record of the year nomination was jettisoned, with Gaga screaming the hook against a blinding array of floodlights.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Everything about the last few hours felt unreal, and instead of blinding panic, I felt oddly numb and detached.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Related Words

• blatant
• blazing
• garish
• shining