Synonyms of bedazzle

bedazzle

verb

bi-ˈda-zəl 

1

as in to fascinate

to hold the attention of as if by a spell

don't let their promises of immense riches bedazzle you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinate
• enchant
• hypnotize
• mesmerize
• grip
• enthrall
• thrill
• spellbind
• arrest
• catch up
• entrance
• bewitch
• charm
• beguile
• enrapture
• engage
• involve
• engross
• absorb

2

as in to blind

to overpower with light

the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blind
• dazzle
• stun
• daze
• overwhelm
• overpower
• confuse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bedazzle

Scientists have learned that as soon as summer temperatures thaw layers of the permafrost, its carbon turns into a bedazzling buffet for microbes. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

In recent weeks, Smith has shared heartwrenching glimpses into the family’s battle, including photos of Whimsy’s curls being shaved and her bald head bedazzled with gems. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

The carousel horses, exquisitely painted and bedazzled, are valued at over $30,000 apiece, said Sean Butler, the chief operating officer of Butler Amusements, the family-run business that owns the fair’s rides. — Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Unlike modern sports trading cards, which are not only hefty but often bedazzled with autographs, jersey patches, and random holograms, the Panini stickers are flimsy and meant to be abused. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 30 June 2026