dazzle
[ daz-uhl ]
/ ˈdæz əl /
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verb (used with object), daz·zled, daz·zling.
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), daz·zled, daz·zling.
noun
an act or instance of dazzling: the dazzle of the spotlights.
something that dazzles.
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British Dictionary definitions for dazzle
dazzle
/ (ˈdæzəl) /
verb
(usually tr) to blind or be blinded partially and temporarily by sudden excessive light
to amaze, as with brillianceshe was dazzled by his wit; she dazzles in this film
noun
bright light that dazzles
bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etcthe dazzle of fame
Derived forms of dazzle
dazzler, nounWord Origin for dazzle
C15: from daze
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