dazzling

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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

dazzling

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present participle of dazzle

Synonyms of dazzling

Adjective

• luminous
• shining
• glowing
• bright
• brilliant
• shiny
• radiant
• gleaming
• shimmering
• splendid
• sparkling

Examples of dazzling in a Sentence

Adjective

the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Elizabeth Taylor wears the Scorpio cape and a dazzling, million dollar Cariet diamond to Princess Grace’s birthday party. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Shipboard laser dazzling systems – ODIN The Navy’s Optical Dazzling Interdictor (ODIN) uses a laser to interfere with the optical sensors of unmanned aircraft rather than destroying every target with a projectile. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Expect a night of dazzling sights, as costumed performers, puppets and floats make their way down Columbus Drive. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

The royal shared a better look at her new dye job later that evening, complementing her summery highlights with a butter yellow Elie Saab cutout cape gown and her dazzling Queen Mary Lover’s Knot Tiara. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1581, in the meaning defined above