dazzle
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.
to shine or reflect brilliantly: gems dazzling in the sunlight.
to be overpowered by light: Her eyes dazzled in the glare.
to excite admiration by brilliance: Once one is accustomed to such splendor, it no longer dazzles.
an act or instance of dazzling: the dazzle of the spotlights.
something that dazzles.
Origin of dazzle
1Other words for dazzle
Other words from dazzle
- dazzler, noun
- daz·zling·ly, adverb
- outdazzle, verb (used with object), out·daz·zled, out·daz·zling.
- o·ver·daz·zle, verb, o·ver·daz·zled, o·ver·daz·zling.
- un·daz·zled, adjective
- un·daz·zling, adjective
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How to use dazzle in a sentence
Only that very morning he had been a school-boy, and now he was a sailor, shipped on the Dazzler and bound he knew not whither.
The Cruise of the Dazzler | Jack LondonHe frowned, got up from where he had been sunning himself on top of the Dazzler's cabin, and kicked off his heavy rubber boots.
The Cruise of the Dazzler | Jack LondonThe wind was blowing from the north in mild squalls, and the Dazzler cut noiselessly through the landlocked water.
The Cruise of the Dazzler | Jack LondonThe Dazzler's skiff was brought alongside, as was also the small boat in which the two strangers had come aboard.
The Cruise of the Dazzler | Jack LondonAt this point his thoughts were interrupted by a sharp squall, which hurled the Dazzler over till the sea rushed inboard.
The Cruise of the Dazzler | Jack London
British Dictionary definitions for dazzle
/ (ˈdæzəl) /
(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
bright light that dazzles
bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etc: the dazzle of fame
Origin of dazzle
1Derived forms of dazzle
- dazzler, noun
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