dazzling

adjective

daz·​zling ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ 

: brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive

dazzling lights

a dazzling display of talent

a dazzling achievement/performance

a dazzling smile

dazzlingly

ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ-lē 

adverb

a dazzlingly beautiful display

Synonyms of dazzling

• luminous
• shining
• glowing
• bright
• brilliant
• shiny
• radiant
• gleaming
• shimmering
• splendid
• sparkling

Examples of dazzling in a Sentence

the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers

Recent Examples on the Web

As well as his dazzling talent, supporters loved the tireless work rate and enthusiasm of their No 7. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Her new position at the scene’s forefront came with considerable expectations, and her occasionally dazzling debut, Silence Is Loud, felt the weight of those demands. — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

But between the dazzling screen and that computing power (not to mention 512GB of SSD storage and 16GB of memory), the OmniBook Ultra stands out as a popular ultraportable for content creators. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026

Most will not deliver the dazzling hourly rates of the Perseids, and moonlight will spoil some peak nights in 2026. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above