dazzle

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verb

daz·​zle ˈda-zəl How to pronounce dazzle (audio)
dazzled; dazzling ˈdaz-liŋ How to pronounce dazzle (audio)
ˈda-zə-liŋ
Synonyms of dazzle

intransitive verb

1
: to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
2
a
: to shine brilliantly
… the woods dazzled whitely …—Truman Capote
b
: to arouse admiration by an impressive display
She dazzles in her live concerts.

transitive verb

1
: to overpower with light
was dazzled by the camera flash
2
: to impress deeply, overpower, or confound with brilliance
dazzled us with her wit
dazzle noun
dazzler
ˈda-z(ə-)lər How to pronounce dazzle (audio)
noun

dazzler

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noun

daz·​zler ˈda-z(ə-)lər How to pronounce dazzler (audio)
plural -s
: one that dazzles
that dress is a dazzler

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Examples of dazzle in a Sentence

Verb Elvis always dazzled his audiences. Visitors were dazzled by the mansion's ornate rooms. She truly dazzles in her live concerts.
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Unitree's humanoid robots, for example, dazzled audiences at China's annual Spring Festival gala by performing backflips and martial arts. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 He was mesmerized by the whirlpool, enthralled by the cyclops scene, dazzled at Circe’s transfigurative powers. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026 Of special note are new budget machines from Apple and Dell that dazzled our reviewers. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026 The episode involves illusionist David Blaine descending on South Park and dazzling the boys with his street magic. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dazzle

Word History

Etymology

Verb

frequentative of daze

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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The first known use of dazzle was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing dazzle

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dazzle
dazzlement
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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dazzle

verb
daz·​zle ˈdaz-əl How to pronounce dazzle (audio)
dazzled; dazzling -(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce dazzle (audio)
1
: to overpower with light
the desert sunlight dazzled us
2
: to impress greatly or confuse with brilliance
dazzled the crowds with fiery speeches
dazzle noun
dazzler
-(ə-)lər How to pronounce dazzle (audio)
noun
dazzlingly
-(ə-)liŋ-lē How to pronounce dazzle (audio)
adverb

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