Blinding
/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
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1
So intense as to prevent vision.
/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Overpowering in intensity
The blinding flash of lightning momentarily paralyzed me.
💡 Simply: Very bright or intense.
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2
The blinding snow made driving treacherous.
How It's Used
General
"The blinding light from the sun made it hard to see."
Meteorological
"A blinding snowstorm swept across the plains."
From Middle English *blinden, from Old English *blindan, from Proto-Germanic *blindanan, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰlendh-
The word has been used to describe intense sensory experiences since at least the Middle English period.
Memory tip
Imagine being unable to see because of intense light or snow.
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