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

• 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

Key Facts Best seen at least an hour before sunrise, the most dazzling members of the parade will be Venus and Jupiter in the eastern sky. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

The season’s most exciting and inventive collections are set amid dazzling, imagined landscapes. —Drew Vickers, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2025

Henry Winkler flashes a dazzling smile while attending the Midsummer Scream Halloween & Horror Convention on Aug. 17. Taika Waititi celebrates his 50th birthday with wife Rita Ora in Ibiza, Spain, on Aug. 16. —Brendan Le, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025

Her award-winning Yummy Skin line blends skincare and foundation seamlessly, while her dazzling glitters, metallics, and pigments push artistry to new heights. —Essence, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above