dazzle
verb
daz·zle
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dazzled;
dazzling\ ˈdaz-liŋ
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Definition of dazzle
1
: to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
2a
: to shine brilliantly
… the woods dazzled whitely …— Truman Capote
b
: to arouse admiration by an impressive display
She dazzles in her live concerts.
1
: to overpower with light
was dazzled by the camera flash
2
: to impress deeply, overpower, or confound with brilliance
dazzled us with her wit
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Other Words from dazzle
dazzle
noun
dazzler
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noun
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noun
Examples of dazzle in a Sentence
Elvis always dazzled his audiences.
Visitors were dazzled by the mansion's ornate rooms.
She truly dazzles in her live concerts.
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Recent Examples on the Web
The 19-year-old engineering student from Kuwait looked dazzled by her first encounter with the Mona Lisa. — Farah Nayeri, New York Times, "Want to See the Mona Lisa? Get in Line," 12 Aug. 2019 Twain was dazzled by the unknown writer’s eloquence. — The Economist, "Rudyard Kipling and the American imagination," 25 July 2019 Investors have been dazzled by newcomers StitchFix Inc. and Revolve Group Inc., which tout their ability to use algorithms to create and buy the right product selection. — latimes.com, "Zara’s hot polka-dot dress shows human brains beating big data," 12 July 2019 She, like several others, said she was dazzled by the pristine waters of Prince William Sound and the open spaces of the Chugach National Forest. — Anchorage Daily News, "“Beautiful impression”: Chinese tourism to Alaska is growing fast," 5 July 2019 Not a good look The Tigers were dazzled by Chavez's assortment of cutters, change-ups and 90 mph fastballs. — Dana Gauruder, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers provide more of the same in return home, lose 5-3 to Rangers," 25 June 2019 Flowers festoon mirrors, table legs boast dazzling jewels and brightly colored paintings line the walls. — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, "This D.C. barbershop and art gallery offers insight into the LGBTQ community alongside free haircuts," 9 Aug. 2019 Wilfried Zaha enjoyed his best ever season in Palace colours, notching 10 goals in 36 games and terrified full backs up and down the land with his electric pace and dazzling feet. — SI.com, "Crystal Palace 2019/20 Season Preview: Strengths, Weaknesses, Key Man & Predictions," 8 Aug. 2019 In the 1930s and '40s, Dorothy Toy and Paul Wing lit up stages around the world, dazzling audiences with their acrobatic, gleeful footwork. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Remembering Dorothy Toy, a Dazzling Asian-American Tap Dance Star," 5 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dazzle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dazzle
dazzle
verb
English Language Learners Definition of dazzle
of a bright light
: to cause (someone) to be unable to see for a short time
: to greatly impress or surprise (someone) by being very attractive or exciting
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dazzle
verb
daz·zle
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dazzled;
dazzling
Kids Definition of dazzle
1
: to overpower with too much light
The desert sunlight dazzled us.
2
: to confuse, surprise, or delight by being or doing something special and unusual
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
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