dazzling

adjective

daz·​zling ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce dazzling (audio)
: 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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While the internals aren't dazzling, the 14th-generation Intel i5 processor is more than speedy enough to tackle standard productivity tasks, Web browsing and media streaming. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025 One of the biggest events will be the always dazzling and campy Eurovision Song Contest Grand Finale, which will be staged in St. Jakobshalle arena on Saturday, May 17. Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025 Hailee Steinfeld's engagement ring from her fiancé Josh Allen is one dazzling diamond. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 But this time, the moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation a bit easier to see and enjoy. Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2025 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 19 Feb. 2025.

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