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Blistering has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin

2

The practice of forming blisters on the skin, to promote blood flow and aid healing.

Verb
1

present participle of blister

Adjective
1

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"

2

hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters

"blistering sun"

3

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"

4

Causing blisters

Example Sentences
"an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose" adjective
"a barrage of acid comments" adjective
"her acrid remarks make her many enemies" adjective
"bitter words" adjective
"blistering criticism" adjective
"caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics" adjective
"a sulfurous denunciation" adjective
"a vitriolic critique" adjective
"blistering sun" adjective
"a hot sports car" adjective
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