verb
dazzle
DA-zuhl
verb
1
To temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.
"The oncoming headlights dazzled her for a moment."
2
To impress someone so much with skill, brilliance, or style that they can barely think straight.
"The gymnast dazzled the judges with her final routine."
"His speech dazzled the crowd, though it was fairly light on substance."
noun
1
Impressive, showy brilliance.
"The dazzle of the fireworks display drew gasps from the crowd."
How to Use Dazzle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo overwhelm someone visually or impress them so much they're momentarily stunned.
Common pairings
dazzle the crowd
sheer dazzle
dazzling smile
Word Forms
dazzled past tense, dazzles plural, dazzles singular
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Etymology
Formed from "daze" plus the "-le" ending that often signals a repeated or intensified action, as in "sparkle" or "twinkle."