dazzle

[daz-uhl]

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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.

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.

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 for dazzle

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2. awe, overwhelm, overpower, stupefy.

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Related Words for dazzler

picture, dream, stunner, eyeful, angel, sight, spectacle, looker, beauty, show, knockout, lovely, vision, dazzler

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Historical Examples of dazzler

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.
The Cruise of the Dazzler
Jack London
So he, too, began to experience a keen interest in the escape of the Dazzler.
The Cruise of the Dazzler
Jack London
As it was, the Dazzler had a beam wind in which to overtake him.
The Cruise of the Dazzler
Jack London
The Dazzler tacked about and began to work in toward the north shore.
The Cruise of the Dazzler
Jack London

British Dictionary definitions for dazzler

dazzle

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 Formsdazzler, noun

Word Origin for dazzle

C15: from daze

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Word Origin and History for dazzler

dazzle

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