Pronunciation: /ˈblaɪndɪd/

Definitions of blinded

verb past tense of the verb 'blind', meaning to make someone unable to see

Example Sentences

A1 The bright sunlight blinded me as I stepped outside.

A2 She was temporarily blinded by the camera flash.

B1 The sudden headlights of the oncoming car blinded the driver.

B2 The intense glare from the computer screen blinded him momentarily.

C1 The artist was blinded by the success of his latest masterpiece.

C2 The dazzling lights of the city at night blinded her with their beauty.

adjective describing someone or something that cannot see or has impaired vision

Example Sentences

A1 The bright light blinded me temporarily.

A2 She was blinded by the sun shining directly in her eyes.

B1 The driver was blinded by the headlights of oncoming cars.

B2 The intense glare from the snow on the ground blinded him temporarily.

C1 The flash of lightning blinded him for a few seconds.

C2 The sudden burst of sunlight through the window temporarily blinded her.

Examples of blinded in a Sentence

formal The bright light from the sun blinded me as I stepped outside.

informal I was blinded by the flash of the camera.

slang The car's headlights totally blinded me for a moment.

figurative His anger blinded him to the truth of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of blinded

past tense

blinded

plural

blinded

comparative

more blinded

superlative

most blinded

present tense

blind

future tense

will blind

perfect tense

have blinded

continuous tense

is blinding

singular

blinded

positive degree

blinded

infinitive

to blind

gerund

blinding

participle

blinded

Origin and Evolution of blinded

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'blinded' originated from the Old English word 'blendan' which means to mix or blind. In this context, it refers to causing someone to lose their sight.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'blinded' has retained its original meaning of causing someone to lose their sight. However, it has also evolved to be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed or confused by something.