dazzling

adjective

daz·​zling ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce dazzling (audio)
Synonyms of dazzlingnext
: 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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Currently, the planet appears practically full (93% sunlit); a tiny, dazzling gibbous disk. Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Even though many of Meghan's recent appearances have shown off her gorgeous casual style, her red carpet appearances are still just as dazzling. Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026 Baldwin nearly had a homer in the seventh, but Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke leaped above the wall to make a dazzling catch. CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 If those galleries are (intentionally) bland, the atrium and stairway couldn’t be more dazzling. Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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