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

This time around, the addition of strong winds will create blizzard conditions—blinding, blowing snow.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• blatant
• blazing
• garish
• shining