dazzling

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

Synonyms of dazzling

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

Examples of dazzling in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Chicago might not have necessarily gotten dazzling returns on its trades — nine second-round picks were acquired in the last week alone — but for a team that’s been stuck in Play-In Purgatory for years, the sense of direction is refreshing, at least. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026

Now Larsson gets her own chance to shine, doing so in a much clubbier setting built around dazzling, brightly colored outfits and eye-popping lighting. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026

Beyond the dazzling jumps, daring descents and photo finishes lie lives shaped by sacrifice and sheer determination. —Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026

This, however, was fireworks with dazzling explosions. —Richard Greenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above