dazzling

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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

dazzling

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present participle of dazzle

Synonyms of dazzling

Adjective

• luminous
• shining
• glowing
• bright
• brilliant
• shiny
• radiant
• gleaming
• shimmering
• splendid
• sparkling

Examples of dazzling in a Sentence

Adjective

the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

That's 12 times brighter than its nearest planetary competitor, Jupiter and a full 25 times more dazzling than Sirius, the brightest of all stars. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Amal Clooney has always been a fan of a statement look, never missing an opportunity to wear archival couture in Cannes, punchy prints in the Med, or dazzling sequins on the red carpet. — María Munsuri, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

For formal occasions, Diana often swept her layers away from her face, letting the ends curl outward beneath her dazzling jewels. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Night owls have the chance to spot a few dazzling fireballs as the Southern Taurid meteor shower hits peak activity. — Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1581, in the meaning defined above