dazzle

verb daz·zle \ ˈda-zəl \

|Updated on: 18 Jun 2018

Examples: dazzle in a Sentence

Definition of dazzle

dazzled; dazzling play \-z(ə-)liŋ\

intransitive verb

1 : to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light

2 a : to shine brilliantly

… the woods dazzled whitely …
—Truman Capote

b : to arouse admiration by an impressive display

She dazzles in her live concerts.

transitive verb

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

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dazzle

noun

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dazzler

play \-z(ə-)lər\ noun

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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 of dazzle from the Web

The stage was dazzling, all rows of lights and staircases and LED cubes that moved in time with the music.

— joey guerra, Houston Chronicle, "Shania Twain brings her country-pop dazzle to Houston," 10 June 2018
The tireless Norwegian writer concludes his four-book, year-long collection of season-themed essays with this dazzling, intense gathering of summer-thoughts.

— john timpane, Philly.com, "A summer made of stories: Great books for warmer days," 2 June 2018
Her dress, with a flowing train 16 feet long, was dazzling pure white, wide-necked and minimal, leaving her collarbones bare, à la Audrey Hepburn.

— ellen barry, New York Times, "As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wed, a New Era Dawns," 19 May 2018
The physical production once again dazzles the eye, as the story shifts in time, from the Utah scenery of Sweetwater to the Japanese rituals of Shogun World to sleek contemporary settings.

— kristi turnquist, OregonLive.com, "'Westworld' Season 2: Violence is abundant, but delights are scarce (review)," 20 Apr. 2018
Ms Rose’s intellectual range is dazzling; perhaps, for some readers, exhausting.

— The Economist, "Reflections on motherhood, without the apple pie," 19 Apr. 2018
The annual Lyrid meteor shower will dazzle the skies this weekend, hitting its peak on Saturday around dawn.

— mahita gajanan, Time, "The Lyrid Meteor Shower Is Coming This Weekend. Here’s How to See One of The Best Meteor Showers of the Year," 17 Apr. 2018
The peacock’s tail may dazzle females, but can such extreme ornaments reduce males’ chances of surviving to such an extent that the whole species is far more likely to die out?

— alice klein, Washington Post, "Are species with flashier males more vulnerable to extinction?," 14 Apr. 2018
Henri Decae's color cinematography is dazzling, and the Italian and Mediterranean locations are sumptuous.

— patrick friel, Chicago Reader, "Crime / Film / Foreign / On Video / Television Nautical thrillers and mysteries set sail on FilmStruck this week," 27 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of dazzle

frequentative of daze

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First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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dazzle Synonyms

Synonyms

bedazzle, blind, daze;

Related Words

confuse, overpower, overwhelm, stun;

DAZZLE Defined for English Language Learners

dazzle

verb

Definition of dazzle for English Language Learners

of a bright light : to cause (someone) to be unable to see for a short time
: to greatly impress or surprise (someone) by being very attractive or exciting

DAZZLE Defined for Kids

dazzle

verb daz·zle \ ˈda-zəl \

Definition of dazzle for Students

dazzled; dazzling

1 : to overpower with too much light

The desert sunlight dazzled us.

2 : to confuse, surprise, or delight by being or doing something special and unusual

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

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dazzlingly

\ˈdaz-ling-lē\ adverb

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