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

There was dancing, drinks and dazzling artifacts at the de Young Museum Thursday night. — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

To promote quality tourism in exceptional destinations with a dazzling range of hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

That begins with the shades found in this collection’s LV Ombres palette, where deep burgundy and dazzling blue-gray metallic shadows are the heavy hitters. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

There were no dazzling light displays, fireworks, backup dancers or live band members on stage with him during his concert; just a man wearing all-black, white socks and sneakers attempting to make a personal connection with every person watching. — Joseph Hernandez august 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above