1. extremely hot
2. very fast or intense
3. harshly critical

1. present participle of blister; forming blisters on the skin

Examples

• The blistering heat made it impossible to walk on the pavement barefoot.
• She ran at a blistering pace to win the race.
• The coach delivered a blistering critique of the team’s performance.
• The hot metal was blistering his hands.
• We sought shade from the blistering sun.
• His blistering speed on the track impressed everyone.
• The newspaper published a blistering editorial about corruption.