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

The colors pop all the brighter, and the moments when Kiki flies overhead are extra dazzling; the climactic blimp sequence particularly benefits from the extra scale. —Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026

Her dazzling diamond is practically a character of its own and was a driving force for moviegoers. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

Brown was also a dazzling punt returner, who along with Miami star Malachi Toney, was one of two true freshmen with five returns of at least 20 yards. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026

Bachik shared a post to Instagram first showing Lopez in action onstage, gripping a microphone in a dazzling, very Vegas costume (rhinestones and fishnets and wind machines, oh my). —Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above