I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of blinden
1. : the act of making or the fact of becoming blind
2. : the sand and fine gravel used to blind a road
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of blind (II)
1. : making blind or as if blind:
a. : depriving of sight
b. : depriving of understanding : confusing
c. : brilliant with light or color : dazzling
d. : obscuring
blinding tears
2. slang : darned , blamed , blasted
what are you in such a blinding hurry over
• blind·ing·ly adverb