Dazzle: meaning, definitions and examples
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dazzle
[ ˈdæz.əl ]
in a bright light
To impress or excite someone greatly by shining brightly or by being extremely attractive or exciting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sun dazzled on the water, making it sparkle like diamonds.
- The fireworks dazzled the crowd with their brilliant colors and loud explosions.
visual effect
A state of confusion or disorientation induced by a powerful sensory impression.
Synonyms
bewilderment, confusion, disorientation
Examples of usage
- The bright lights of the city created a dazzling effect, leaving her in a state of dazzle.
- The magician's tricks left the audience in a state of dazzle and wonder.
Translations
Translations of the word "dazzle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ofuscar
🇮🇳 चकाचौंध करना
🇩🇪 blenden
🇮🇩 menyilaukan
🇺🇦 засліплювати
🇵🇱 oślepiać
🇯🇵 眩惑させる (genwaku saseru)
🇫🇷 éblouir
🇪🇸 deslumbrar
🇹🇷 göz kamaştırmak
🇰🇷 눈부시게 하다 (nunbushige hada)
🇸🇦 يُبْهِرُ
🇨🇿 oslnit
🇸🇰 oslepiť
🇨🇳 使目眩 (shǐ mùxuàn)
🇸🇮 zaslepiti
🇮🇸 blinda
🇰🇿 көзді қарықтыру
🇬🇪 დაბნევა (dabeva)
🇦🇿 göz qamaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 deslumbrar
Word origin
The word 'dazzle' originated from Middle English 'dasen' meaning 'to dazzle, to be stunned or dazed'. Over time, it evolved to 'dazzle' in the 14th century. The word has been used to describe the act of impressing or exciting someone greatly by shining brightly or being extremely attractive.