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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The high-energy and high-flying gymnastics-meets-pop-concert spectacle kicked off last week in Oceanside, San Diego, with eager fans awaiting to see dazzling dance sequences and intricate gymnastic moves, with Biles at the helm.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024
With dazzling stunts and intimate interviews, Space Cowboy takes audiences on the journey of a lifetime.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
Although Lonzo Ball dazzled at UCLA, ultimately going No. 2, Fultz was the no-brainer No. 1 overall selection for the Philadelphia 76ers once draft night rolled around.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The 65-episode series features horror, body swapping, creepy carnivals, social allegories, and a parade of dazzling guest stars like Drew Barrymore, Jeff Goldblum, William Shatner, and Eugene Levy.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024
With dazzling stunts and intimate interviews, Space Cowboy takes audiences on the journey of a lifetime.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
Although Lonzo Ball dazzled at UCLA, ultimately going No. 2, Fultz was the no-brainer No. 1 overall selection for the Philadelphia 76ers once draft night rolled around.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The 65-episode series features horror, body swapping, creepy carnivals, social allegories, and a parade of dazzling guest stars like Drew Barrymore, Jeff Goldblum, William Shatner, and Eugene Levy.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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