Blinding

/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of making something blind or the state of being blind.

The blinding of the witnesses made the trial more complex.

verb

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

The flash of the explosion blinded everyone in the vicinity.

adjective

Causing extreme brightness or overwhelming light.

The blinding sun made it difficult to see.

Incapacitating or overwhelming due to intensity.

He was struck by a blinding realization of his mistakes.

The word 'blinding' comes from the root word 'blind' with the suffix '-ing' indicating the action or result of the state of being blind.

blinding light

A very bright light that is hard to look at.

blinding speed

Extremely fast or swift motion.

blinding rage

An overwhelming and uncontrollable anger.

blind

Unable to see; lacking sight.

dazzle

To blind temporarily; to impress deeply.

brightness

The quality or state of being bright.

Something exceptionally good or impressive.

That new car is blinding!

Used to describe something or someone that draws a lot of attention.

Her outfit was just blinding at the party.