dazzling

adjective

daz·​zling ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce dazzling (audio)
Synonyms of dazzlingnext
: brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive
dazzling lights
a dazzling display of talent
a dazzling achievement/performance
a dazzling smile
dazzlingly adverb
a dazzlingly beautiful display

Examples of dazzling in a Sentence

the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers
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This weekend, dozens of meteors, including some especially brilliant ones called fireballs, are expected to streak across the night sky in a dazzling display. Gina Park, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 The reversible skirt unveils a dazzling dress that will stand out at the after-party. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 There are also plenty of places to see dazzling light displays and buy real Christmas trees in the area. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025 Earlier this year, the Mars Odyssey captured a dazzling image showing an unprecedented view of a 12-mile-high volcano poking through clouds at dawn on the red planet. CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dazzling

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dazzling was in 1581

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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzling. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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