blistering

• Décrit quelque chose d'extrêmement intense, rapide ou vif, comme une chaleur brûlante, une vitesse fulgurante ou une critique acerbe.

Describes something extremely intense, fast, or harsh, such as heat, speed, or criticism.

1. Harsh or corrosive in toneC1formal

   Expressing strong criticism or disapproval in a very severe or angry manner.

   très sévère, cinglant

   • The critic wrote a blistering review of the new play.
   • He delivered a blistering attack on the government's policies.
   • Her blistering comments left the audience stunned.

   Synonymesacerbiccausticmordantsavagescathingsearingvirulentvitriolicwithering

   Antonymescomplimentarygentlekindmild

2. Hot enough to raise blistersB2formal

   Extremely hot, to the point of causing blisters on the skin.

   brûlant au point de provoquer des cloques

   • The blistering sun made it impossible to stay outside for long.
   • They walked across the blistering desert sand.
   • The metal surface was blistering to the touch.

   Synonymesbakingblazingbroilingburningroastingscorchingsearingsizzlingswelteringtorrid

   Antonymesarcticfreezingfrigidicy

3. Very fast; capable of quick response and great speedB2informal

   Extremely fast or rapid, often used to describe speed or performance.

   très rapide, fulgurant

   • The runner set a blistering pace from the start.
   • The car accelerated at a blistering speed.
   • He completed the work in blistering time.

   Synonymesbreakneckfastlightningmeteoricquickrapidspeedyswiftwhirlwind

   Antonymesleisurelyslowsluggishunhurried

• Nom désignant la formation de petites poches remplies de liquide (cloques) dans ou sous la peau, souvent causée par des frottements, des brûlures ou certaines maladies.

A noun referring to the formation of small fluid-filled sacs (vesicles) in or beneath the skin, often caused by friction, burns, or certain medical conditions.

indénombrable

1. Formation of blistersB2formalmedical

   The process or result of forming vesicles or blisters in or beneath the skin, typically due to friction, burns, or medical conditions.

   Formation de cloques

   • The blistering on his feet was caused by the long hike.
   • The doctor examined the blistering on the patient's arm.
   • Severe sunburn can lead to blistering of the skin.

   Synonymesvesicationvesiculation

• Verbe signifiant former des cloques (vésicules) sur la peau ou une surface, ou désigner l'action de provoquer une telle formation.

A verb used to indicate the formation of blisters on the skin or surface, or to cause such formation.

1. Develop blistersB1formal

   To become covered with blisters, typically as a result of friction, burning, or other skin irritation.

   se couvrir de cloques

   • His feet blistered after the long hike.
   • The skin on her hands blistered from the heat.
   • If you don't wear gloves, your palms will blister.

   Synonymesvesicate

2. Criticize harshlyC1informal

   To subject someone to severe or scathing criticism.

   critiquer durement

   • The critic blistered the actor's performance in the review.
   • The manager blistered the team for their poor results.
   • She was blistered by her boss for missing the deadline.

   Synonymescastigatecensurecondemnexcoriatelambasteroastscathescorch

   Antonymescommendlaudpraise

3. Cause blisters to formB1formal

   To cause a blister or blisters to appear on a surface, especially skin.

   Provoquer des cloques

   • The harsh chemicals blistered the paint on the car.
   • The sun blistered his shoulders after hours of exposure.
   • The hot pan blistered the countertop.

   Synonymesvesicate