Pronunciation: /ˈblɪs.tər.i/

Definitions of blistery

adjective describing something as having or resembling blisters

Example Sentences

A1 My skin became blistery after staying out in the sun too long.

A2 The blistery weather made it difficult to enjoy our picnic.

B1 She applied ointment to her blistery hands after working in the garden all day.

B2 The hiker's blistery feet were a result of wearing ill-fitting boots.

C1 The blistery conditions on the mountain made it a challenging climb.

C2 Despite the blistery winds, the sailors continued on their journey.

Examples of blistery in a Sentence

formal The blistery weather made it difficult for commuters to get to work.

informal I hate how blistery it is outside; I just want to stay in bed all day.

slang The blistery wind is seriously messing up my hair today.

figurative His blistery personality made it hard for others to approach him.

Grammatical Forms of blistery

past tense

blisteryed

plural

blisteries

comparative

more blistery

superlative

most blistery

present tense

blisters

future tense

will blister

perfect tense

have blistered

continuous tense

is blistering

singular

blistery

positive degree

blistery

infinitive

to blister

gerund

blistering

participle

blistered

Origin and Evolution of blistery

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'blistery' originated from the Middle English word 'blisteri' which was derived from the Old French word 'blestre' meaning a blister or pimple.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'blistery' has retained its original meaning of pertaining to blisters or having a blister-like appearance.