dazzle
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to shine or reflect brilliantly.
gems dazzling in the sunlight.
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to be overpowered by light.
Her eyes dazzled in the glare.
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to excite admiration by brilliance.
Once one is accustomed to such splendor, it no longer dazzles.
noun
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an act or instance of dazzling.
the dazzle of the spotlights.
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something that dazzles.
verb
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(usually tr) to blind or be blinded partially and temporarily by sudden excessive light
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to amaze, as with brilliance
she was dazzled by his wit
she dazzles in this film
noun
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bright light that dazzles
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bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etc
the dazzle of fame
Other Word Forms
- dazzler noun
- dazzlingly adverb
- outdazzle verb (used with object)
- overdazzle verb
- undazzled adjective
- undazzling adjective
Etymology
Origin of dazzle
Example Sentences
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The dramaturgy is too complex, the intelligence too quick-footed and the language too dazzling for instant assessment.
From Los Angeles Times
South Africa also lost players to club duty but were still able to call on a dazzling array of talent, with their bench alone boasting more Test caps than Wales' entire matchday squad.
From BBC
The Times’ Sullivan took in the 1975 New York production, calling it “dazzling” and wondered if Broadway audiences would be able to keep up with it.
From Los Angeles Times
It was a harsh assesment after such a dazzling display - which the 74,611 inside Wembley Stadium no doubt enjoyed - but could Wiegman have given more minutes to some of England's unfamiliar stars?
From BBC
Others may have been simply dazzled by his wealth, journalists and those who knew him have suggested.
From BBC
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