Pronunciation: /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/

Definitions of blinding

noun the act or process of causing temporary or permanent loss of vision

Example Sentences

A1 The blinding light from the sun hurt my eyes.

A2 She was temporarily blinded by the bright flash of the camera.

B1 The blinding speed of the car took everyone by surprise.

B2 The blinding beauty of the sunset left us speechless.

C1 The blinding truth of the matter finally came to light.

C2 His blinding rage caused him to act irrationally.

adjective describing something that causes temporary or permanent loss of vision

Example Sentences

A1 The sun was so bright that it was blinding.

A2 The blinding light from the headlights made it hard to see.

B1 The blinding snowstorm made driving conditions dangerous.

B2 The blinding speed of the car took everyone by surprise.

C1 Her blinding beauty captivated everyone in the room.

C2 The blinding truth of the situation was finally revealed.

Examples of blinding in a Sentence

formal The blinding light of the sun made it difficult to see the road ahead.

informal I had to squint because of the blinding sunlight.

slang The flash from the camera was so blinding, I couldn't see for a few seconds.

figurative Her beauty was blinding, captivating everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of blinding

past tense

blinded

plural

blindings

comparative

more blinding

superlative

most blinding

present tense

blinds

future tense

will blind

perfect tense

have blinded

continuous tense

is blinding

singular

blinding

positive degree

blinding

infinitive

to blind

gerund

blinding

participle

blinding

Origin and Evolution of blinding

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'blinding' originated from the Old English word 'blindan' which meant to make blind or to dazzle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'blinding' evolved to not only describe the act of making someone blind or dazzling them, but also to describe something extremely bright or intense, as in 'a blinding light'.