dazzled; dazzling
ˈdaz-liŋ 
ˈda-zə-liŋ
1
: to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
2
a
: to shine brilliantly
… the woods dazzled whitely …—
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b
: to arouse admiration by an impressive display
She dazzles in her live concerts.
1
: to overpower with light
was dazzled by the camera flash
2
: to impress deeply, overpower, or confound with brilliance
dazzled us with her wit
dazzle
noun
Examples of dazzle in a Sentence
Elvis always dazzled his audiences.
Visitors were dazzled by the mansion's ornate rooms.
She truly dazzles in her live concerts.
Recent Examples on the Web
To top it off, Richard Mille’s signature skeleton dial gives a full view of the dazzling tourbillion.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2024
That dazzling self-possession is an aspect of her œuvre, which includes plays, essays, memoir, and fiction.
—The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
State, the 10th seed in its own conference tournament, pulled off five consecutive wins in the ACC Tournament followed by four consecutive wins in the NCAA Tournament behind dazzling efforts from senior forward DJ Burns.
—NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Go wild with crystals of differing shapes, sizes and colors, and finish with an extra glossy layer of clear polish for a final touch of dazzling shine.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The 10 horse field also includes contender Mystic Dan (5/2), who came from off the pace over a muddy Oaklawn track two months ago to win the Southwest Stakes in dazzling fashion.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
On Saturday night, Lopez dazzled at the event, which took place across seven cities and six continents as a fundraising event for Global Citizen and Global Citizen's Recovery Plan for the World, a campaign to end COVID-19.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Already frazzled from being parents of 3-year-old twins, one with special needs, Meg and Rooster are dazzled, intimidated and distressed by their impossibly cultured, attractive and accomplished hosts.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2024
Here, 61 maximalist rooms and suites dazzle with velvet headboards, ornate tapestries, and objets d’art.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2024
That dazzling self-possession is an aspect of her œuvre, which includes plays, essays, memoir, and fiction.
—The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
State, the 10th seed in its own conference tournament, pulled off five consecutive wins in the ACC Tournament followed by four consecutive wins in the NCAA Tournament behind dazzling efforts from senior forward DJ Burns.
—NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Go wild with crystals of differing shapes, sizes and colors, and finish with an extra glossy layer of clear polish for a final touch of dazzling shine.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The 10 horse field also includes contender Mystic Dan (5/2), who came from off the pace over a muddy Oaklawn track two months ago to win the Southwest Stakes in dazzling fashion.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
On Saturday night, Lopez dazzled at the event, which took place across seven cities and six continents as a fundraising event for Global Citizen and Global Citizen's Recovery Plan for the World, a campaign to end COVID-19.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Already frazzled from being parents of 3-year-old twins, one with special needs, Meg and Rooster are dazzled, intimidated and distressed by their impossibly cultured, attractive and accomplished hosts.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2024
Here, 61 maximalist rooms and suites dazzle with velvet headboards, ornate tapestries, and objets d’art.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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