Pronunciation: /ˈblɪs.tər.ɪŋ/
adjective characterized by intense heat or harshness
A1 The sun was so hot that I got a blistering sunburn.
A2 The blistering heat made it unbearable to be outside for long.
B1 The blistering pace of the race left many runners exhausted.
B2 The blistering criticism from the judge caused the contestant to break down in tears.
C1 The blistering winds of the storm caused widespread damage to the area.
C2 The blistering performance by the orchestra left the audience in awe.
adverb in a very fast or forceful manner
A1 The sun was blistering hot during our picnic.
A2 She ran a blistering pace in the race.
B1 The chef cooked the steak at a blistering temperature.
B2 The team played with blistering speed and precision.
C1 The politician delivered a blistering speech against corruption.
C2 The author received blistering reviews for her latest novel.
formal The blistering heat of the desert made it difficult to travel during the day.
informal I got a blistering sunburn at the beach yesterday.
slang The new action movie has some blistering fight scenes.
figurative Her blistering criticism of the government's policies caught everyone's attention.
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