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dazzle

[daz-uhl]

verb (used with object)

dazzled, dazzling 
  1. to overpower or dim the vision of by intense light.

    He was dazzled by the sudden sunlight.

  2. to impress deeply; astonish with delight.

    The glorious palace dazzled him.

    Synonyms: , , ,


verb (used without object)

dazzled, dazzling 
  1. to shine or reflect brilliantly.

    gems dazzling in the sunlight.

  2. to be overpowered by light.

    Her eyes dazzled in the glare.

  3. to excite admiration by brilliance.

    Once one is accustomed to such splendor, it no longer dazzles.

noun

  1. an act or instance of dazzling.

    the dazzle of the spotlights.

  2. something that dazzles.

dazzle

/ ˈ»åƦ³śÉ™±ō /

verb

  1. (usually tr) to blind or be blinded partially and temporarily by sudden excessive light

  2. to amaze, as with brilliance

    she was dazzled by his wit

    she dazzles in this film

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. bright light that dazzles

  2. bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etc

    the dazzle of fame

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • dazzler noun
  • dazzlingly adverb
  • outdazzle verb (used with object)
  • overdazzle verb
  • undazzled adjective
  • undazzling adjective
  • ˈ»å²¹³ś³ś±ō±š°ł noun
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of dazzle1

First recorded in 1475–85; daze + -le
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of dazzle1

C15: from daze
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The reigning Man of Steel dazzled in 2024, roaring his side to victory with some stellar performances across the season, leading to him winning the top individual award.

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Auctioneers said they were left stunned as a dazzling Cartier tiara, once owned by former Plymouth MP Nancy Astor, soared far beyond its estimated value at auction.

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Skygazers are in for a treat this June as a number of potentially dazzling celestial events grace our skies.

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She also invited a dazzling array of soloists specializing in Western and Korean instruments as well as the magnificent Ensemble TIMF, which joined the L.A.

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In turn, I was dazzled by the scenes shot inside Morpheus’ hovercraft the Nebuchadnezzar, in which the vessel’s surroundings — its buzzing, electrical core and its assortment of monitors — are fleshed out around the screen.

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