blindingly
|blind/ing/ly|
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/ˈblaɪndɪŋli/
(blinding)
extremely bright
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blindingly' originates from the word 'blind,' which comes from Old English 'blind,' meaning 'sightless.'
Historical Evolution
'blind' evolved from the Old English word 'blind' and eventually became the modern English word 'blind.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sightless,' but over time it evolved to describe something extremely bright or dazzling.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is extremely bright or dazzling.
The sun shone blindingly over the desert.
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Adverb 2
to an extreme or excessive degree.
The solution was blindingly obvious once explained.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 15:33