blinding

adjective

blind·ing | \ ˈblīn-diŋ

Definition of blinding

1 : causing or seeming to cause blindness : making sight difficult or impossible a blinding light a blinding snowstorm a blinding headache [=an extremely painful headache]

2 : extremely or impressively fast a runner with blinding speed

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Recent Examples on the Web That can lead to serious eye problems in the future, including some potentially blinding diseases. — Olivia Killeen, The Conversation, 21 May 2020 Despite the blinding spotlight on Ukraine, the Trump administration's policy toward that Kyiv remains pocked with uncertainty. — Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2020 The heroes are pretty boilerplate, and their abilities—teleporting, going invisible, laying down waves of damage, blinding foes, etc. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 19 May 2020 But what was important about the 2006 study was that Griffiths and his team proved this benefit of psychedelic usage, scientifically: with double-blinding protocols, peer reviews, exhaustive observations, and the like. — John Semley, The New Republic, 27 Apr. 2020 Zobayan had nearly navigated the helicopter out of blinding clouds when the aircraft suddenly turned and plunged into the mountainside. — NBC News, 21 Apr. 2020 At a pivotal moment in the opera, Bartok calls forth a massive outburst, with blinding brass. — New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020 Two people died and dozens were injured when the blinding conditions triggered a pileup on Interstate 80 about 150 miles northwest of Philadelphia. — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2019 But with youthful joie de vivre and moving gravitas, gorgeous piano work and a radiant voice, John was worth every penny at the Milwaukee stop, managing to outshine even his blinding legacy. — Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2019

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