blistering

1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of blister

comparative more blistering · superlative most blistering

1. Causing blisters.

   I waited in the blistering cold for two hours just to be stood up again.

2. Very hot.
3. Harsh or corrosive.
4. Scornful.

   Dati launched a blistering attack on the prime minister, François Fillon, under whom she served as justice minister, accusing him of sexism, elitism, arrogance and hindering the political advancement of ethnic minorities.

   2011 December 14, Angelique Chrisafis, “Rachida Dati accuses French PM of sexism and elitism”, in Guardian

5. Very fast.

   Messi showed some of the old touches while Mbappe demonstrated his blistering pace and eye for goal but Neymar was disappointing, too easily shrugged off the ball and missing a great chance to restore PSG's lead.

   2021 November 24, Phil McNulty, “Manchester City 2 - 1 Paris Saint Germain”, in BBC Sport

plural blisterings

1. biologyThe practice of forming blisters on the skin, to promote blood flow and aid healing.

   Inflammations are treated generally by allopathic practitioners by bleedings, blisterings, purgings, vomitings, Antimony and Mercury: and this is practised, more or less, with little variation, wherever the seat of the inflammation may be.

   1852, The American Journal of Homoeopathy, volumes 7-9, page 99