Blisterous

/ˈblɪstərəs/ adjective

Definition

Causing or characterized by blisters; prone to blistering or likely to cause blisters.

Etymology

From 'blister' (Middle English, from Old Norse 'blystre') plus '-ous' (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having the nature of').

Kelly Says

The word 'blisterous' is technically correct but rarely used—most people say 'blistering' instead, showing how some grammatically valid words fade away when English users collectively prefer a simpler alternative.

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