blistering

[blis-ter-ing]

adjective

1. causing a blister or blisters.

2. (especially of sunlight, heat, etc.) very severe or intense.

3. very fast or rapid.

   a blistering pace.

noun

1. the act or an instance of forming a blister or blisters.

2. a series or group of blisters, as on a painted surface.

blistering

/ -trɪŋ, ˈblɪstərɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of weather) extremely hot

2. (of criticism) extremely harsh

Other Word Forms

• blisteringly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of blistering¹

First recorded in 1555–65; blister + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Despite the downturn, some investors maintain a bullish outlook on bitcoin, which has had a blistering run since the election of a crypto-friendly administration.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Three goals in eight blistering first-half minutes had Celtic struggling for air.

Read more on BBC

So she kicked off from the ground and swam with the current, and soon she was moving at a blistering speed.

Read more on Literature

The stock, which had a blistering start to the year, has declined 65% from its all-time closing high on May 14.

Read more on Barron's

The role gets meatier as the series progresses until she initiates an unforgettable, blistering encounter with Guiteau to button the story.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fiery 
• heated 
• scalding www.thesaurus.com
• scorching 
• searing 
• sizzling 
• sweltering 
• torrid