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 northern lights put on multiple dazzling displays in Wisconsin this week, and residents may have another chance to see them Friday night. —Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 2025

And rightfully so, the film’s score, production design and craftsmanship are dazzling. —Leia Mendoza, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025

Active between November 3 to December 2, the night of November 16–17 is when to enjoy the best glimpse of the dazzling display this year. —Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025

In addition to creating dazzling displays of color, such storms can disrupt technology on Earth, from satellites and GPS to radio communications and the power grid. —Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above