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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.
Synonyms: , , ,
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
/ ˈæə /
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
Derived Forms
- ˈ岹, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- 岹z noun
- 岹zԲ· adverb
- dzܳdz verb (used with object) outdazzled outdazzling
- v·岹z verb overdazzled overdazzling
- ܲ·岹z adjective
- ܲ·岹zԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dazzle1
Example Sentences
The heavy rains of the last few winters helped nurture scattered wildflower seeds, creating a dazzling burst of flowers in the spring that attracts butterflies and bees to the vivid petals.
“I wanted them to see how dazzling they were in person,” he says.
The pile eventually exploded in a dazzling array of white sparks.
He added the musical film has "dazzling dance numbers" while the title character of Snow White "is played to perfection by Rachel Zegler".
On any given pitch, the Japanese phenom can dazzle with his talent, and dominate with his pure athletic ability.
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