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1 blistering
blistering ['blɪstərɪŋ]∎ she's setting a blistering pace elle mène un train d'enfer2 noun∎ blistering is inevitable la formation d'ampoules est inévitable(b) (of paint) cloquage m -
2 blistering
blistering [ˈblɪstərɪŋ]a. ( = scorching) torride ; [sun] brûlant• a blistering pace or speed une vitesse foudroyanteb. ( = scathing) cinglant* * *['blɪstərɪŋ] 1. 2.adjective [heat] caniculaire; [sun] torride; [attack, criticism] féroce; [reply] cinglant -
3 blistering
A n ( of skin) formation f d'ampoules ; ( of paint) formation f de cloques ; it helps to avoid blistering ça permet d'éviter les ampoules or les cloques.B adj [heat] caniculaire ; [sun] torride ; [attack, criticism] féroce ; [tongue] acéré ; [reply] cinglant ; at a blistering speed ou pace à une allure foudroyante.
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blistering — listering adj. 1. harshly or corrosively critical in tone; of comments about people or their actions. blistering criticism Syn: acerb, acerbic, acid, bitter, caustic, scathing, venomous, virulent, vitriolic. [WordNet 1.5] 2. intensely hot.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pace — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 one step VERB + PACE ▪ take, walk ▪ Take two paces forward. ▪ step back ▪ Step back three paces. PREPO … Collocations dictionary
blistering — [[t]blɪ̱stərɪŋ[/t]] 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n Blistering heat is very great heat. ...a blistering summer day. 2) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n A blistering remark expresses great anger or dislike. The president responded to this with a blistering attack on his… … English dictionary
blistering — blis|ter|ing [ˈblıstərıŋ] adj 1.) extremely hot = ↑blazing ▪ the blistering heat of the desert 2.) blistering attack/criticism etc very critical remarks expressing anger and disapproval ▪ She launched into a blistering attack on her boss. 3.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
blistering — blis|ter|ing [ blıstərıŋ ] adjective 1. ) blistering heat or temperatures are extremely hot 2. ) blistering criticism is very severe: Critics have launched a blistering attack on O Halloran s latest play. 3. ) used for emphasizing the force or… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
blistering — UK [ˈblɪst(ə)rɪŋ] / US [ˈblɪstərɪŋ] adjective 1) used for emphasizing the force or speed with which something is done Hakkinen drove at a blistering pace (= very fast). 2) blistering criticism is very severe Critics have launched a blistering… … English dictionary
blistering — adjective Date: 1562 1. extremely intense or severe < blistering heat > 2. very rapid < a blistering pace > • blistering adverb • blisteringly adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
blistering — adjective 1) blistering heat Syn: intense, extreme, ferocious, fierce; scorching, searing, blazing, burning, fiery; informal boiling, baking, roasting, sweltering Ant: mild, icy … Thesaurus of popular words
blistering — I noun the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin • Syn: ↑vesiculation, ↑vesication • Derivationally related forms: ↑vesicate (for: ↑vesication), ↑vesiculate … Useful english dictionary
blistering — blisteringly, adv. /blis teuhr ing/, adj. 1. causing a blister or blisters. 2. (esp. of sunlight, heat, etc.) very severe or intense. 3. very fast or rapid: a blistering pace. n. 4. the act or an instance of forming a blister or blisters. 5. a… … Universalium
blistering — blis•ter•ing [[t]ˈblɪs tər ɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) cvb causing blisters 2) cvb (esp. of sunlight, heat, etc.) very severe or intense 3) cvb very fast or rapid: a blistering pace[/ex] • Etymology: 1555–65 blis′ter•ing•ly, adv … From formal English to slang