dazzle

daz·zle

verb \ˈda-zəl\

daz·zleddaz·zling\-z(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of DAZZLE

intransitive verb

1

: to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light

2

a : to shine brilliantly b : to arouse admiration by an impressive display

transitive verb

1

: to overpower with light

2

: to impress deeply, overpower, or confound with brilliance <dazzled us with her wit>

— dazzle noun

— daz·zler \-z(ə-)lər\ noun

— daz·zling·ly \-z(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of DAZZLE

1. Elvis always dazzled his audiences.
2. Visitors were dazzled by the mansion's ornate rooms.
3. She truly dazzles in her live concerts.

Origin of DAZZLE

frequentative of daze

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to DAZZLE

Synonyms: bedazzle, blind, daze

Related Words: confuse, overpower, overwhelm, stun

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Rhymes with DAZZLE

basil, frazzle