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

He couldn’t move farther, and the shimmering space exploded into a brilliant, blinding light.

From Literature

There was a blinding flash of white light followed by a deafening explosion that shook the house.

From Literature

Ash flew up in a blinding white cloud as the helicopter tried to take off.

From Literature

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

Christopher felt it before he heard it: a sudden searing, blinding heat, and then a roar, inches from his left shoulder.

From Literature

Related Words

• blatant
• blazing
• garish
• shining