dazzling

adjective

daz·​zling ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce dazzling (audio)
: 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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Afterwards, walk through the dazzling Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, pausing to admire the glass dome and beautiful mosaic floors (but beware of pickpockets). Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025 Every ounce of it was on display when Mitchell initially made that dazzling catch against the Rams. James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 Augustine rose quickly, dazzling as a public advocate, trading arguments with Christians and skeptics alike. Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025 In awe of the ostriches with their long necks, dazzling eyes and muscular legs, the little bird wants to be just like them. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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