blistering

adjective

blis·​ter·​ing ˈbli-st(ə-)riŋ 

1

: extremely intense or severe

blistering heat

2

: very rapid

a blistering pace

blistering adverb

blisteringly

ˈbli-st(ə-)riŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• acute
• almighty
• deep
• dreadful
• excruciating
• explosive
• exquisite
• fearful
• fearsome
• ferocious
• fierce
• frightful
• furious
• ghastly
• hard
• heavy
• heavy-duty
• hellacious
• intense
• intensive
• keen
• profound
• terrible
• vehement
• vicious
• violent

Examples of blistering in a Sentence

a hockey player with a blistering slap shot

even after a blistering attack from the enemy, the fortress held

Recent Examples on the Web

In Indianapolis earlier this month, Golden recorded a blistering time of 4.29 seconds, the fastest among all wide receivers. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025

Nvidia entered last year’s pivotal GTC conference — its new product showcase and software developer workshop — riding high, with its stock already up a blistering 77% in 2024. —Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025

Shortly after receiving the news, the director took to Instagram with a blistering acceptance message. —Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025

Led by Scottish brothers Jim and William Reid, the Jesus and Mary Chain delivered a blistering set of classics and new material from their latest and fine studio album Glasgow Eyes. —David Chiu, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

blistering

adjective

1

: very intense

blistering heat

2

: very fast

a blistering pace