Meaning & Definition of Blinded in English

Detailed Definitions

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

  Example Sentence: The bright lights blinded her momentarily.

• Definition: To deprive someone of understanding or awareness.

  Example Sentence: He was blinded by his anger and could not see the truth.

• Definition: To overwhelm someone with brilliance or intensity.

  Example Sentence: The dazzling performance blinded the audience with its brilliance.

Etymology

Origin: Old English 'blindian', meaning to make blind.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• blinded by science: Overwhelmed by complexity or technicality.
• blind leading the blind: A situation where inexperienced individuals guide others who are similarly inexperienced.
• blind spot: An area that one does not see or is unaware of.

Translations

• Spanish: ciego

• French: aveuglé

• German: blind gemacht

• Russian: ослепленный

Related Words

• blind: Unable to see; lacking sight.

• blindfold: A piece of cloth used to cover the eyes, preventing sight.

• blinding: Causing blindness or a brief loss of vision.

Slang Meanings of blinded

• Meaning: To be unaware of the truth or reality.

  Example Sentence: She was blinded by love and couldn't see his flaws.

• Meaning: To be overwhelmed and unable to focus.

  Example Sentence: The amount of information was blinding and hard to process.