dazzled; dazzling
ˈdaz-liŋ 
ˈda-zə-liŋ
1
: to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
2
a
: to shine brilliantly
… the woods dazzled whitely …—
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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
dazzle
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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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
That means a better chance for dazzling auroras, so keep an eye on the skies and get your camera gear ready!
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Yeoh’s dazzling accessory complemented her cobalt satin Balenciaga gown.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
These Skechers hands-free summits dazzling haze sneakers are the perfect shoe for the moms who are always on the move.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dazzle
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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