blistering

American  

[blis-ter-ing] / ˈblɪs tər ɪŋ /

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 British  

/ -trɪŋ, ˈblɪstərɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of weather) extremely hot

2. (of criticism) extremely harsh

---

Other Word Forms

• blisteringly adverb

Etymology

Origin of blistering

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

Example Sentences

But while Reiner, a blistering critic of the president, disagreed with many conservatives on policy, he also worked to build relationships with them — in media and entertainment circles, the California State Capitol, and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times

Most agree that growth will pull back from this year’s blistering pace, but not enough to require monetary policy to step in.

From The Wall Street Journal

For a long time, ChatGPT’s blistering growth had papered over these internal differences.

From The Wall Street Journal

Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav a blistering letter Wednesday, accusing the studio of rigging the process in favor of a “single bidder” and “abdicating its duties to stockholders.”

From Los Angeles Times

Shingles is a viral disease that causes a painful, blistering rash.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• fiery
• heated
• scalding
• scorching
• searing
• sizzling
• sweltering
• torrid