blistering
blistering is the present participle and gerund of blister.
Adjective
blistering (comparative more blistering, superlative most blistering)
- Causing blisters.
- I waited in the blistering cold for two hours just to be stood up again.
- Very hot.
- Harsh or corrosive.
- Scornful.
- Dati launched a blistering attack on the prime minister, François Fillon, under whom she served as justice minister, accusing him of sexism, elitism, arrogance and hindering the political advancement of ethnic minorities.2011 December 14, Angelique Chrisafis, “Rachida Dati accuses French PM of sexism and elitism”, in Guardian
- Very fast.
- Messi showed some of the old touches while Mbappe demonstrated his blistering pace and eye for goal but Neymar was disappointing, too easily shrugged off the ball and missing a great chance to restore PSG's lead.2021 November 24, Phil McNulty, “Manchester City 2 - 1 Paris Saint Germain”, in BBC Sport
Meaning of blister
Verb
blister (third-person singular simple present blisters, present participle blistering, simple past and past participle blistered)
- To raise blisters on.
- a chemical agent that blisters the skin
- To sear after blaching.
- To have a blister form.
- A poorly formulated mortar mixture will result in plaster that blisters and cracks.1980, Robert M. Jones, editor, Walls and Ceilings, Time-Life Books, →ISBN, page 26
- To criticise severely.
- To break out in blisters.
Noun
blistering (plural blisterings)
- The practice of forming blisters on the skin, to promote blood flow and aid healing.
- Inflammations are treated generally by allopathic practitioners by bleedings, blisterings, purgings, vomitings, Antimony and Mercury: and this is practised, more or less, with little variation, wherever the seat of the inflammation may be.1852, The American Journal of Homoeopathy, volumes 7-9, page 99
Forms of blistering
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more blistering |
| superlative | most blistering |
| Noun | |
| plural | blisterings |
Words formed from blistering
Questions about blistering
- What does blistering mean?
- Blistering means causing blisters.
- What is blistering the present participle and gerund of?
- Blistering is the present participle and gerund of blister.
- What part of speech is blistering?
- Blistering can be an adjective or a noun.
Words near blistering in the dictionary
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