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dazzle

[daz-uh l]
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verb (used with object), daz·zled, daz·zling.
  1. to overpower or dim the vision of by intense light: He was dazzled by the sudden sunlight.
  2. to impress deeply; astonish with delight: The glorious palace dazzled him.
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verb (used without object), daz·zled, daz·zling.
  1. to shine or reflect brilliantly: gems dazzling in the sunlight.
  2. to be overpowered by light: Her eyes dazzled in the glare.
  3. to excite admiration by brilliance: Once one is accustomed to such splendor, it no longer dazzles.
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noun
  1. an act or instance of dazzling: the dazzle of the spotlights.
  2. something that dazzles.
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Origin of dazzle

First recorded in 1475–85; daze + -le
Related formsdaz·zler, noundaz·zling·ly, adverbout·daz·zle, 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, adjectiveun·daz·zling, adjective

Synonyms

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2. awe, overwhelm, overpower, stupefy.
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Historical Examples

  • This threw the whole weight of the Dazzler on the chain-anchor.

    The Cruise of the Dazzler

    Jack London

  • Everything was in readiness to give the Dazzler the jib, and go.

  • So he, too, began to experience a keen interest in the escape of the Dazzler.

  • As it was, the Dazzler had a beam wind in which to overtake him.

  • The Dazzler tacked about and began to work in toward the north shore.

British Dictionary definitions for dazzler

dazzle

verb
  1. (usually tr) to blind or be blinded partially and temporarily by sudden excessive light
  2. to amaze, as with brillianceshe was dazzled by his wit; she dazzles in this film
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noun
  1. bright light that dazzles
  2. bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etcthe dazzle of fame
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Derived Formsdazzler, noun

Word Origin

C15: from daze
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Word Origin and History for dazzler

dazzle

v.

late 15c., frequentative of Middle English dasen (see daze (v.)). Originally intransitive; the transitive sense is from 1530s. Related: Dazzled; dazzling.

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