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

Meanwhile, Bridges, Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby were already in double figures for the Knicks, who shot a blistering 63.4% from the field through the first two quarters. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 16 Nov. 2024

Ten years ago, Justice Scalia anticipated the current dispute in a blistering 15-minute statement delivered from the bench after a five-justice majority ruled that many recess appointments made during congressional sessions were proper. —Adam Liptak, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024

Fueled by a blistering first quarter from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks jumped to a 39-13 lead and never looked back. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2024

Within hours of Iran’s attack on Israel on Tuesday, Trump released a blistering statement. —Tribune News Service, Sun Sentinel, 3 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