Dazzle
To blind or temporarily stun someone with brilliant light; to impress or amaze greatly with brilliance or skill.
verbDazzle
To blind or temporarily stun someone with brilliant light; to impress or amaze greatly with brilliance or skill.
verbImagine This
Imagine stepping onto a stage as spotlights burst in a rapid, multicolored sequence. The performer's swift, flawless movements and dazzling visuals leave the audience stunned and cheering.
Sounds Like
DAZ-uhl
Looks Like
Razzle-dazzle
Remember This
Dazzle can also be a noun referring to the brilliant effect itself. The word is closely related to daze (to stun), sharing a sense of overwhelming brightness or skill.
Other Forms
Connect With
razzle-dazzle, daze, blind, impress, amaze, astonish, glow, glitter
Note
Common collocations include 'dazzle someone with something' (to overwhelm with brilliance or display). Distinguish from merely flashy (dazzling is impressive and striking, often with skill).
Study Deeper
- The magician's finale dazzled the audience with a whirlwind of color and light.
- The sun's glare briefly dazzled him as he looked toward the horizon.
Origin uncertain; likely linked to the sense of dazing or stunning by brightness. The verb 'dazzle' is related to 'daze' (to stun) and first appeared in English in the 15th century.
DAZZLE = DAZE with an extra Z; the extra Z stands for the zing of bright lights that dazzle you.
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