dazzle

[ daz-uhl ]
/ ˈdæz əl /
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verb (used with object), daz·zled, daz·zling.

to overpower or dim the vision of by intense light: He was dazzled by the sudden sunlight.
to impress deeply; astonish with delight: The glorious palace dazzled him.

verb (used without object), daz·zled, daz·zling.

noun

an act or instance of dazzling: the dazzle of the spotlights.
something that dazzles.

Origin of dazzle

First recorded in 1475–85; daze + -le

OTHER WORDS FROM dazzle

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Words related to dazzling

sensational, splendid, brilliant, bright, sparkling, stunning, flashy, ravishing, glaring, beaming, shining, resplendent

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British Dictionary definitions for dazzling (1 of 2)

dazzling
/ (ˈdæzlɪŋ) /

adjective

so bright as to blind someone temporarily
extremely clever, attractive, or impressive; brilliant; amazing

Derived forms of dazzling

dazzlingly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for dazzling (2 of 2)

dazzle
/ (ˈdæzəl) /

verb

(usually tr) to blind or be blinded partially and temporarily by sudden excessive light
to amaze, as with brilliance she was dazzled by his wit; she dazzles in this film

noun

bright light that dazzles
bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etc the dazzle of fame

Derived forms of dazzle

dazzler, noun

Word Origin for dazzle

C15: from daze