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bedazzlement

 

[ bɪˈdæz(ə)lmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of being

Bedazzlement refers to a state of being greatly impressed, astonished, or captivated by something particularly beautiful or extravagant. It can also imply a sense of being distracted or confused due to overwhelming beauty or brilliance.

Synonyms

astonishment, dazzlement, wonder

Examples of usage

  • The bedazzlement of the fireworks left the children in awe.
  • She looked around the room in bedazzlement, impressed by the decorations.
  • The artist's work was met with bedazzlement from the critics.

Translations

Translations of the word "bedazzlement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslumbramento

🇮🇳 चकाचौंध

🇩🇪 Verblüffung

🇮🇩 keterpesonaan

🇺🇦 захоплення

🇵🇱 olśnienie

🇯🇵 驚き

🇫🇷 éblouissement

🇪🇸 deslumbramiento

🇹🇷 büyülenme

🇰🇷 눈부심

🇸🇦 إبهار

🇨🇿 oslnění

🇸🇰 oslnivosť

🇨🇳 惊艳

🇸🇮 očaranost

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 таңғалушылық

🇬🇪 დაიფარება

🇦🇿 heyranlıq

🇲🇽 deslumbramiento

Word origin

The word 'bedazzlement' is derived from the verb 'bedazzle', which is a blend of the prefix 'be-' and the word 'dazzle'. The prefix 'be-' was used in Old English to indicate thoroughness or completeness, while 'dazzle' comes from Middle English, meaning to blind temporarily with brightness. 'Dazzle' itself is believed to have roots in the Old English 'dæglian', which meant to become dazed. The combination of these elements resulted in 'bedazzle', which captures the essence of being thoroughly dazzled or overwhelmed by brilliance. The noun form 'bedazzlement' began to see use in the English language in the late 20th century, often used in contexts related to visual aesthetics or experiences that provoke strong emotional or sensory reactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,403, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.