Dazzled: meaning, definitions and examples

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dazzled

[ ˈdæzəld ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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by a sudden display

To blind temporarily by sudden light.

Synonyms

blind, flash, glare

Examples of usage

The headlights of the car dazzled him as he crossed the street.
The sunlight dazzled her eyes as she stepped outside.

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general

Brilliance or showiness, as of a performance.

Synonyms

brilliance, glamour, splendor

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

Word origin

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.