Dazzled: meaning, definitions and examples
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dazzled
[ ˈdæzəld ]
by bright light
To be greatly impressed or astonished by someone or something, especially by their skill, talent, or beauty.
Synonyms
amazed, astonished, impressed, mesmerized
Examples of usage
- She was dazzled by his charm and charisma.
- The audience was dazzled by her breathtaking performance on stage.
by a sudden display
To blind temporarily by sudden light.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The headlights of the car dazzled him as he crossed the street.
- The sunlight dazzled her eyes as she stepped outside.
general
Brilliance or showiness, as of a performance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dancer's costume was designed for maximum dazzle.
- The concert ended with a dazzling display of fireworks.
Translations
Translations of the word "dazzled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deslumbrado
🇮🇳 चकाचौंध
🇩🇪 geblendet
🇮🇩 terpesona
🇺🇦 засліплений
🇵🇱 oszołomiony
🇯🇵 眩惑された (genwaku-sa reta)
🇫🇷 ébloui
🇪🇸 deslumbrado
🇹🇷 büyülenmiş
🇰🇷 눈부신 (nunbusin)
🇸🇦 مبهر (mubhir)
🇨🇿 oslněný
🇸🇰 oslepený
🇨🇳 目眩 (mùxuàn)
🇸🇮 osupljen
🇮🇸 blindaður
🇰🇿 құрсақталған
🇬🇪 განცვიფრებული (ganats'viprebuli)
🇦🇿 heyran
🇲🇽 deslumbrado
Etymology
The word 'dazzled' comes from the Middle English word 'daselen', which means 'to stupefy'. The sense of being amazed or impressed by someone or something dates back to the late 17th century. The verb 'dazzle' has been used to describe the effect of bright light since the early 19th century. Over time, the word has evolved to also convey a sense of brilliance or showiness in a performance.
See also: dazzling.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,959, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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