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bedazzling

adjective
be·​daz·​zling | \ bi-ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ , bē-\

Definition of bedazzling

: brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive : dazzling bedazzling lights a bedazzling performer/performance a bedazzling display
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bedazzlingly adverb
a bedazzlingly beautiful display

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 The most bedazzling new rule requires prosecutors to state at sentencing the cost of imprisonment, among other factors. — Stu Bykofsky, Philly.com, "DA Larry Krasner's revolution comes with a couple of speed bumps | Stu Bykofsky," 12 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of bedazzling

1852, in the meaning defined above

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