blinding

• Beschreibt etwas, das so hell oder intensiv ist, dass es das Sehen erschwert oder unmöglich macht; auch im übertragenen Sinn für etwas, das überwältigend deutlich oder extrem ist.

Describes something so bright or intense that it makes it difficult or impossible to see.

1. Very brightB1formal

   So bright that it temporarily prevents you from seeing.

   Blendend

   • The blinding sunlight made it hard to drive.
   • A blinding flash of lightning lit up the sky.
   • The headlights were blinding as the car approached.

   Synonymeblazingbrilliantdazzlingglaringintensesearing

   Antonymedarkdimdullgloomymurky

2. Extreme or intenseB2informal

   Used to describe something that is extremely strong or powerful.

   Extrem stark

   • He felt a blinding pain in his head.
   • The team suffered a blinding defeat in the final match.
   • She made a blindingly fast decision.

   Synonymedazzlingextremefierceintenseoverwhelmingpiercingpowerfulsearing

   Antonymedimfaintmildmoderateweak

3. Excellent or impressiveB2slangbritish

   Slang term meaning very good or impressive.

   Umwerfend

   • That was a blinding performance by the band!
   • He scored a blinding goal in the last minute.
   • She gave a blinding speech at the ceremony.

   Synonymeamazingawesomebrilliantexcellentfabulousfantasticgreatincrediblemagnificentmarvelousoutstandingphenomenalremarkablesensationalspectacularstunningsuperbterrificwonderful

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemanden vorübergehend oder dauerhaft unfähig zu machen zu sehen oder jemandem das Urteilsvermögen, die Einsicht oder die Fähigkeit zu klarem Denken zu nehmen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone unable to see, either temporarily or permanently, or to deprive someone of understanding or judgment.

1. Deprive of sightB1formal

   To make someone unable to see, either permanently or temporarily.

   Blenden

   • The bright light blinded him for a moment.
   • The accident nearly blinded her in one eye.
   • The flash from the camera blinded the audience.

   Synonymebedazzledazzle

2. Deprive of judgmentB2formal

   To cause someone to be unable to think clearly or make good decisions.

   Blenden

   • His anger blinded him to the consequences of his actions.
   • Greed can blind people to the needs of others.
   • Her love for him blinded her to his faults.

   Synonymebiasclouddeceivedeludemisleadprejudice

   Antonymeclarifyeducateenlightenilluminateinform