English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

dazzle

2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dazzle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.

How to use dazzle

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

dazzle the crowd sheer dazzle dazzling smile

Etymology

Formed from "daze" plus the "-le" ending that often signals a repeated or intensified action, as in "sparkle" or "twinkle."

Full origin of dazzle →

Frequently asked questions

What does “dazzle” mean?

The word “dazzle” means to temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light. In plain terms, to overwhelm someone visually or impress them so much they're momentarily stunned.

How do you pronounce “dazzle”?

“Dazzle” is pronounced DA-zuhl (/ˈdæzəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “dazzle” in a sentence?

Here is “dazzle” used in a sentence: “The oncoming headlights dazzled her for a moment.”

What is another word for “dazzle”?

Words with a similar meaning to “dazzle” include herd and zeal.

What part of speech is “dazzle”?

Depending on how it is used, “dazzle” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “dazzle” have?

“Dazzle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of dazzle
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.