blinding
word · lemma: blind
Definition
So bright or strong that it makes it hard to see; can also mean extremely impressive or excellent (mainly in British slang).
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally for extremely bright light ('blinding light') and figuratively for something impressive ('a blinding performance'). In British slang, 'blinding' means fantastic or excellent. Often used informally.
Spanish: cegador - deslumbrantePortuguese (BR): cegante - deslumbrantePortuguese (PT): cegante - deslumbranteChinese (Simplified): 刺眼的 - 极好的Chinese (Traditional): 刺眼的 - 極好的Hindi: चमकदार - अंधा करने वालाArabic: ساطع للغاية - مبهرBengali: অন্ধকার করা - চমৎকার (স্ল্যাং)Russian: ослепительный - потрясающий (сленг)Japanese: まぶしい - 素晴らしい（スラング）Vietnamese: chói mắt - tuyệt vời (tiếng lóng)Korean: 눈이 부신 - 대단한 (속어)Turkish: göz kamaştırıcı - harika (argo)Urdu: اندھا کردینے والا - شاندار (بول چال)Indonesian: menyilaukan - luar biasa (slang)
Example Sentences
The sun was blinding as we walked outside.
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He wore sunglasses to protect his eyes from the blinding light.
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There was a blinding flash in the sky during the storm.
basic
Her smile is absolutely blinding.
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You gave a blinding performance tonight!
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That was a blinding save by the goalkeeper!
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