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 …—
Truman Capote
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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.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
Related Articles Williams’ vest also featured a prominent collar and lapel, with the addition of dazzling brooches and a glittering chain connecting the center of her vest to a side pocket.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 July 2024
The same cannot be said for the film’s dazzling array of sets and locations, which shift from gorgeous Mediterranean vistas to several jaw-dropping villas and mansions that production designer Stéphane Taillasson (Eiffel) decks out in different 19th century styles.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2024
Once again, his nephew Mark was dazzled by his uncle’s magic.
—Jay Deitcher, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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