blistering
/ˈblɪstərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [blˈɪstɚɪŋ] /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [blˈɪstɚɪŋ] /ˈbli-st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce blistering (audio)/ (ame, mw)
blistering — adjective
- blisteringpositive
- more blisteringcomparative
- most blisteringsuperlative
1. If the sun, air, or weather is blistering, it is so fiercely hot that it feels p
If the sun, air, or weather is blistering, it is so fiercely hot that it feels painful on your skin.
By noon, the blistering sun had emptied the playground behind the school.
collocation: blistering sun
The blistering pavement burned Bao's feet when one sandal broke.
Farmers stopped work early as blistering afternoon heat rose from the fields.
Even after sunset, the beach sand stayed blistering under Adisa's bare feet.
- scorching
a very common word for strong heat, especially from the sun
- sweltering
focuses more on the sweaty, uncomfortable feeling caused by heat
- searing
suggests a burning, almost damaging sensation on the skin
文法句型
blistering + noun (sun, heat, day, pavement)
be + blistering
用法筆記
Most often used with nouns such as sun, heat, day, pavement, or temperatures. Predicative use is possible, but the word is more natural when it directly describes the source of the heat.
常見錯誤
2. A blistering pace, serve, or attack moves with such quick force that others stru
A blistering pace, serve, or attack moves with such quick force that others struggle to keep up.
Ignacio set a blistering pace that broke the field apart by lap three.
collocation: blistering pace
Linh's blistering serve gave the other player almost no time to react.
collocation: blistering serve
The rescue boat made a blistering run across the bay before the storm hit.
A blistering counterattack put Samir's team two goals ahead before halftime.
- rapid
a general word for something happening very quickly
- lightning-fast
more vivid and informal, often for sudden movement or reactions
- explosive
often used when great speed is combined with sudden power
文法句型
blistering + noun (pace, speed, serve, attack, run)
用法筆記
Common with nouns like pace, speed, serve, attack, or run, especially in sports and action reporting. It suggests not just speed but force that overwhelms the people trying to respond.
常見錯誤
3. Blistering words or writing express fierce anger and attack someone or something
Blistering words or writing express fierce anger and attack someone or something in a very harsh way.
The judge delivered a blistering rebuke after the company ignored safety warnings.
collocation: blistering rebuke
Bao sent a blistering email to the landlord about the broken boiler.
The paper published a blistering review of the mayor's budget plan.
After the meeting, Reuben faced blistering criticism from angry parents in the hall.
文法句型
blistering + noun (criticism, review, rebuke, email, attack)
用法筆記
Usually modifies nouns for speech or writing such as criticism, review, email, rebuke, or attack. It implies anger that is openly expressed, not quiet disapproval.