Synonyms of blistering

blistering

adjective

ˈbli-st(ə-)riŋ 

1

as in intense

extreme in degree, power, or effect

even after a blistering attack from the enemy, the fortress held

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intense
• intensive
• fierce
• ferocious
• deep
• terrible
• furious
• heavy
• explosive
• violent
• vicious
• acute
• profound
• excruciating
• vehement
• dreadful
• exquisite
• ghastly
• fearsome
• frightful
• hellacious
• fearful
• heavy-duty
• hard
• heightened
• intensified
• keen
• harsh
• almighty
• aggravated
• concentrated
• severe
• enhanced
• thorough
• accentuated
• exhaustive
• magnified
• deepened
• rigorous
• stressed
• emphasized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• moderate
• light
• soft
• weak
• feeble
• superficial
• shallow
• qualified
• decreased
• eased
• moderated
• reduced
• toned (down)
• diminished
• subdued
• lightened
• alleviated
• abated
• lessened

2

as in rapid

moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed

a major-league pitcher known for his blistering fastballs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rapid
• brisk
• galloping
• quick
• fast
• swift
• rattling
• lightning
• whirlwind
• rapid-fire
• splitting
• speedy
• breathless
• hot
• flying
• breakneck
• hasty
• fleet
• zippy
• accelerated
• snappy
• hurried
• nippy
• dizzy
• fleet-footed
• at speed
• rushed
• expeditious
• prompt
• breathtaking
• vigorous
• strong
• ready
• high-speed
• rush
• quickened
• strenuous
• energetic
• hastened
• ultrafast
• ultrarapid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slow
• crawling
• dragging
• lingering
• sluggish
• languid
• plodding
• pokey
• deliberate
• unhurried
• leisurely
• poky
• laggard
• dallying
• measured
• poking
• late
• slowish
• tardy
• dilatory
• dawdling
• dillydallying
• ultraslow

Examples of blistering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Surprising Fact The stock slump, particularly modest considering the S&P has returned a blistering 19% year-to-date, evokes some less than stellar memories of Septembers past. —Derek Saul, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

But the closing ceremony — taking place on a blistering hot day in stark contrast to the pouring rain of its kickoff — also promises to deliver a blockbuster show with a Hollywood twist. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024

On Friday, Kenya's Beatrice Chebet won the Olympic 10,000-meter final with a blistering time of 30:43.25, earning her second gold in Paris following her 5,000-meter win a few days earlier on Aug. 5. —Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024

While the first two months of the year have us deep in the blistering cold, March offers us a reminder of the new season to come, with spring shining right around the corner. —Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 28 Mar. 2024