Definition

In a way that is extremely bright or overwhelming, often causing temporary loss of sight or clarity.

Example

The sun was shining blindingly, making it hard to see anything clearly.

Conversation

Did you see that light from the fireworks last night?

Yeah, it was blindingly bright, I almost couldn't look at it!

I know, right? It felt like it lit up the whole sky.

Absolutely! I've never seen anything so stunning before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Blindingly → It is formed from "blind" (from Old English "blinda", meaning unable to see) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "blindingly" means in a manner that causes blindness or is extremely bright to the point of obscuring vision.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'unable to see' ('blind') and how something can be so bright that it affects your vision 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'blindingly' refers to something that is so bright it can blind you.

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