bedazzling 1 of 2

bedazzling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of bedazzle
1
2
as in blinding
to overpower with light the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bedazzling
Adjective
The most bedazzling new rule requires prosecutors to state at sentencing the cost of imprisonment, among other factors. Stu Bykofsky, Philly.com, 12 Apr. 2018
Verb
Hudson shared three photos of the sweater through the bedazzling process, including the finished product. Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Last week, a Pasadena bicycling club of 44 riders returned to this spot on their annual holiday tour, gazing up at the bedazzling mass of color. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024 Proving the versatility of the shoes, Rae also wore the gold peep-toe mules on the same day in New York City with an outfit evoking a Y2K energy, including a yellow scoop-neck top with colorful bedazzling and patterned ultra mini shorts. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzling
Adjective
  • 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
Verb
  • That lets Atsu throw kunai, a blinding powder called Metsubushi, smoke bombs and more.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • On the other hand, the weight of experience can get in the way, blinding us with assumptions and maps that no longer fit the terrain.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Then the picture begins to blur before coming back into clear focus to reveal Novak, still enchanting at 92, standing in a room filled with her paintings.
    Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Two meteor showers and a luminous supermoon will light up the California night sky in October.
    Mike Haskey, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The comet's nucleus will be shrouded in a luminous halo of gas and dust, with a long tail streaming out behind.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The stories, featuring interwoven poetry, are mesmerizing.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Dejour Alexander has been mesmerizing audiences with his silky-smooth vocals and undeniable stage charisma since his early teens.
    Essence, Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The patty cooked to a perfect medium, slightly larger than his ideal five ounces, and sans the tomatoes, gets a fairly glowing review (which can’t be said of every spot).
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • To see the longest glowing debris trains, set your gaze 40 degrees above the radiant after allowing your eyes to adjust to the dark for 30 minutes.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Visual and practical effects can be powerful tools for hypnotizing Academy voters.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bedazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!