BLISTERING Meaning and
Definition
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Blistering is an adjective that can describe two different things, each with its own meaning:
1. Blistering can refer to extreme heat or intense heat waves. In this context, it describes scorching temperatures or conditions that are excessively hot. For example, during the blistering summer heat, the temperature can rise to unbearable levels, causing discomfort and dehydration. It implies a level of intensity that is beyond what is comfortable or normal.
2. Blistering can also describe a specific characteristic of a physical injury or a skin condition. It refers to the formation of fluid-filled blisters on the skin, usually a result of burns, friction, or other irritations. The blisters are typically painful, swollen, and cause discomfort or sensitivity in the affected area. This use of the term can also be metaphorically applied to describe severe verbal attacks or criticisms that cause emotional pain or distress.
In a more general sense, "blistering" can be used metaphorically to describe any intense or swift action, such as a blistering pace or a blistering attack, suggesting a level of speed, ferocity, or forcefulness that is exceptionally high. Overall, blistering can refer to extreme heat, the formation of painful blisters on the skin, or intense and rapid actions in various contexts.
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1. Causing a blister to form. 2. The forming of a blister.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for BLISTERING
Etymology of BLISTERING
The word "blistering" has its roots in the Middle English language. It is derived from the Old Norse word "blastr" which means "blast" or "gust of wind". In Middle English, "blistering" originally referred to a violent gust of wind or a sudden burst of energy. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the idea of intense heat or burning sensation, which is commonly associated with blisters on the skin.
Similar spelling words for BLISTERING
- blistery,
- blasting,
- blaster,
- blastemic,
- blister pack,
- bluestocking,
- blasting cap,
- blastomeric,
- blister rust,
- blusterer,
- blistered,
- balistreri,
- bluster,
- blighter,
- bluestone,
- blustering,
- blusterous,
- blustery,
- blaustein,
- blue stem,
- blister.
Conjugate verb Blistering
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