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dazzle

[ˈdæzl]

dazzle Definition

  • 1to cause someone to be unable to see for a short time, especially by shining a bright light directly into their eyes
  • 2to greatly impress or surprise someone with skill or beauty
  • 3to shine brightly and attractively

Using dazzle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dazzle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sun dazzled her eyes as she stepped outside.

  • Example

    The fireworks display dazzled the crowd.

  • Example

    The singer's performance dazzled the audience.

  • Example

    The diamond necklace dazzled in the light.

  • Example

    The city skyline dazzled at night.

dazzle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dazzle

Antonyms for dazzle

Phrases with dazzle

  • to impress or overwhelm someone with something, often with skill or beauty

    Example

    The chef dazzled us with his culinary skills.

  • greatly impressed or charmed

    Example

    She was bedazzled by the luxurious lifestyle of the rich and famous.

  • razzle-dazzle

    a showy and impressive display, often used in a negative sense to describe something that is superficial or lacking substance

    Example

    The politician's speech was full of razzle-dazzle but lacked any concrete plans.

Origins of dazzle

from Middle English 'daselen', meaning 'to dazzle' or 'daze'

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Summary: dazzle in Brief

The verb 'dazzle' [ˈdæzl] has three main meanings: to blind someone temporarily with a bright light, to impress or surprise someone with skill or beauty, and to shine brightly and attractively. It can be used in phrases like 'dazzle someone with something,' and 'bedazzled.' 'Dazzle' is often associated with impressive displays, as in 'The fireworks display dazzled the crowd.'

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