Definition

Describing something that has blisters, which are small bubbles on the skin filled with fluid.

Example

After hiking all day, my feet felt blistery and sore.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I went hiking yesterday and now my feet are blistery.

Ouch, that sounds painful!

Yeah, I should have worn better shoes.

Definitely, proper footwear makes a huge difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Blistery is derived from "blister" (from Old English "blistr", meaning a bubble or swelling) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). The word "blistery" describes something characterized by blisters or bubbles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blister' as a bubble or swelling, and remember that 'blistery' means something that has many blisters or bubbles.

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