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Dazzle
To blind or temporarily stun someone with brilliant light; to impress or amaze greatly with brilliance or skill.
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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.
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Sounds Like
DAZ-uhl
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Looks Like
Razzle-dazzle
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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.
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Other Forms
dazzlingadjective
dazzledadjective
dazzlenoun
dazzlernoun
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Connect With
razzle-dazzle, daze, blind, impress, amaze, astonish, glow, glitter
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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).
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Examples
- 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.
Synonyms
amazeastonishastoundbedazzleimpress
Antonyms
boredullunimpress
Etymology
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.
Mnemonic
DAZZLE = DAZE with an extra Z; the extra Z stands for the zing of bright lights that dazzle you.
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