Dazzle: meaning, definitions and examples

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dazzle

 

[ ˈdæz.əl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a bright light

To impress or excite someone greatly by shining brightly or by being extremely attractive or exciting.

Synonyms

amaze, astound, impress

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,176, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.