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 …—
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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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All of a Sudden Japan’s Ryusuke Hamaguchi dazzled Cannes in 2021 with his symphonic meditation on grief, regret and human connection, Drive My Car, which went on to receive four Oscar nominations, winning for best international film.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The 'Dark Angel' star also dazzled in a lace mini dress for a night out to celebrate her birthday.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Just last week the British actor and former Glamour cover star dazzled in a vintage teal Chloé dress previously worn by Kate Moss in 2001.
—Aroa Medina, Glamour, 8 May 2026
McIlroy’s score of 1-under-par wasn’t going to make a dent on the leaderboard on this day, however, when Matt McCarty dazzled everyone with an 8-under-par 63 to take the early lead.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The 'Dark Angel' star also dazzled in a lace mini dress for a night out to celebrate her birthday.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Just last week the British actor and former Glamour cover star dazzled in a vintage teal Chloé dress previously worn by Kate Moss in 2001.
—Aroa Medina, Glamour, 8 May 2026
McIlroy’s score of 1-under-par wasn’t going to make a dent on the leaderboard on this day, however, when Matt McCarty dazzled everyone with an 8-under-par 63 to take the early lead.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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