blinded
- v render unable to see
- v make blind by putting the eyes out
The criminals were punished and blinded - v make dim by comparison or conceal
- s deprived of sight
blindfold
- n a cloth used to cover the eyes
- v cover the eyes of (someone) to prevent him from seeing
the hostage was blindfolded and driven away - s wearing a blindfold
blindfolded
- v cover the eyes of (someone) to prevent him from seeing
the hostage was blindfolded and driven away - s wearing a blindfold
blinding
- v render unable to see
- v make blind by putting the eyes out
- v make dim by comparison or conceal
- s shining intensely
blinding headlights
blinking
- n a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
- v briefly shut the eyes
- v force to go away by blinking
- v gleam or glow intermittently
- s closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
he stood blinking in the bright sunlight - s informal intensifiers
what a bally (or blinking) nuisance
blissful
- s completely happy and contented
blissful young lovers
in blissful ignorance
blistering
- n the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin
- v get blistered
- v subject to harsh criticism
- v cause blisters to form on
- s harsh or corrosive in tone
blistering criticism - s hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters
blistering sun - s very fast; capable of quick response and great speed
a blistering pace
blistery
- s hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters
- s covered with small blisters
blithe
- s lacking or showing a lack of due concern
spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation - s carefree and happy and lighthearted
was loved for her blithe spirit
a merry blithesome nature
blithesome
- s carefree and happy and lighthearted
a merry blithesome nature