blistering
[ blis-ter-ing ]
/ ˈblɪs tər ɪŋ /
adjective
noun
OTHER WORDS FROM blistering
blis·ter·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby blistering
blister copper,
blister gas,
blister pack,
blister rust,
blister steel,
blistering,
blistery,
blit,
blite,
blithe,
blither
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
OTHER WORDS FROM blister
re·blis·ter, verb un·blis·tered, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for blistering
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, adverbBritish 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, adjectiveWord Origin for blister
C13: from Old French
blestre, probably from Middle Dutch
bluyster blister; see
blast
Medical definitions for blistering (1 of 2)
blistering
[ blĭs′tər-ĭng ]
n.
vesiculation
Medical definitions for blistering (2 of 2)
blister
[ blĭs′tər ]
n.
A local swelling of the skin that contains watery fluid and is caused by burning, infection, or irritation.