Blistering (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
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Meaning 2
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".
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Examples
- The comedian's blistering assessment of the current administration left the audience gasping.
- Her blistering critique of her colleague's work was met with a mixture of shock and applause.
- The musician's blistering guitar solo was a highlight of the concert.
- The politician's blistering attack on her opponent's character was seen by many as below the belt.
- The reviewer's blistering review of the restaurant was so harsh that it made the owners consider closing up shop.
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Meaning 3
Hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters; "blistering sun".
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