blinding

• Qualifie quelque chose de si éclatant ou intense qu'il gêne ou rend impossible la vision.

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.

   éblouissant

   • 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.

   Synonymesblazingbrilliantdazzlingglaringintensesearing

   Antonymesdarkdimdullgloomymurky

2. Extreme or intenseB2informal

   Used to describe something that is extremely strong or powerful.

   éblouissant (au sens figuré)

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

   Synonymesdazzlingextremefierceintenseoverwhelmingpiercingpowerfulsearing

   Antonymesdimfaintmildmoderateweak

3. Excellent or impressiveB2slangbritish

   Slang term meaning very good or impressive.

   Éblouissant (sens argotique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesamazingawesomebrilliantexcellentfabulousfantasticgreatincrediblemagnificentmarvelousoutstandingphenomenalremarkablesensationalspectacularstunningsuperbterrificwonderful

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelqu'un incapable de voir, temporairement ou définitivement, ou de priver quelqu'un de compréhension ou de capacité à juger sainement.

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.

   Aveugler

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

   Synonymesbedazzledazzle

2. Deprive of judgmentB2formal

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

   Aveugler (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbiasclouddeceivedeludemisleadprejudice

   Antonymesclarifyeducateenlightenilluminateinform