blistering

[ blis-ter-ing ]
/ ˈblɪs tər ɪŋ /

adjective

causing a blister or blisters.
(especially of sunlight, heat, etc.) very severe or intense.
very fast or rapid: a blistering pace.

noun

the act or an instance of forming a blister or blisters.
a series or group of blisters, as on a painted surface.

Origin of blistering

First recorded in 1555–65; blister + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM blistering

blis·ter·ing·ly, adverb

Definition for blistering (2 of 2)

blister
[ blis-ter ]
/ ˈblɪs tər /

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

to form or rise as a blister or blisters; become blistered.

Origin of blister

1250–1300; Middle English blister, blester < Old Norse blǣstri, dative of blāstr swelling. See blast, blow2

OTHER WORDS FROM blister

re·blis·ter, verb un·blis·tered, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for blistering (1 of 2)

blistering
/ (ˈblɪstərɪŋ, -trɪŋ) /

adjective

(of weather) extremely hot
(of criticism) extremely harsh

Derived forms of blistering

blisteringly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for blistering (2 of 2)

blister
/ (ˈblɪstə) /

noun

verb

to have or cause to have blisters
(tr) to attack verbally with great scorn or sarcasm

Derived forms of blister

blistered, adjective blistery, adjective

Word Origin for blister

C13: from Old French blestre, probably from Middle Dutch bluyster blister; see blast

Medical definitions for blistering (1 of 2)

blistering
[ blĭstər-ĭng ]

n.

vesiculation

Medical definitions for blistering (2 of 2)

blister
[ blĭstər ]

n.

A local swelling of the skin that contains watery fluid and is caused by burning, infection, or irritation.