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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Visitors and hosts alike have been dazzled by the scenes. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 June 2026 Lizzo dazzled in a sheer brown gown with sparkling embellishments by Christian Cowan. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Communities across Minnesota are preparing to light up the sky with fireworks displays and dazzle onlookers this Fourth of July. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Full Results Rafael Fiziev dazzled the home crowd with a second-round TKO victory over Manuel Torres. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 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
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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