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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Performing in the top ranks now costs millions of dollars, which schools put towards towering floats, dazzling crystal and feather-covered outfits, and the pomp that make the parade a global attraction.
From Barron's
Invariably, an attendee’s ability surprises and dazzles the others.
This is not the dazzling first impression I wanted to make.
From Literature
She jiggled the glass, caught the sun, and dazzling light danced around and around on the silken door.
From Literature
The United States still enters the final day of the team competition in first place after Madison Chock and Evan Bates dazzled in the free dance with 133.23 points that earned first place.
From Los Angeles Times
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