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dazzle
[daz-uhl]
verb (used with object)
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)
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.
noun
an act or instance of dazzling.
the dazzle of the spotlights.
something that dazzles.
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
Other Word Forms
- dazzler noun
- dazzlingly adverb
- outdazzle verb (used with object)
- overdazzle verb
- undazzled adjective
- undazzling adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of dazzle1
Example Sentences
But Hemp showed she was truly back in her first start for Manchester City since the lay-off, as they comfortably beat rivals Manchester United at Etihad Stadium - and she dazzled.
A dazzling runner, with a jagging step and sharp acceleration, fewer than 30 of his 72 All Blacks caps have come as a starter.
As the film goes on they will take on whatever super skills needed to keep things dazzling, such as martial arts or race-car driving.
The dazzle of their outfits eclipsed the afterglow of the light.
He is 6 feet 4, with a big heart and dazzling smile.
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