Blistering Definition & Meaning
blistering
- adjective
- harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"; "a vitriolic critique"
- hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters; "blistering sun"
- very fast; capable of quick response and great speed; "a hot sports car"; "a blistering pace"; "got off to a hot start"; "in hot pursuit"; "a red-hot line drive"
- noun
- the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin
"Blistering" in song lyrics
See how blistering is used in real songs:
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"The bride commence to blistering"
Aesop Rock — Big Bang -
"The think-speed of my mind is blistering"
Tonedeff — Battle Rhyme Hookers -
"insect bites that cause blistering"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with blistering
Usage tips for "blistering"
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