verb
B1
Intermediate
dazzle
DA-zuhl
Dazzle (verb) means to temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light. Example: “The oncoming headlights dazzled her for a moment.”
verb
1
To temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.
"The oncoming headlights dazzled her for a moment."
2
To impress someone so much with skill, brilliance, or style that they can barely think straight.
"The gymnast dazzled the judges with her final routine."
"His speech dazzled the crowd, though it was fairly light on substance."
noun
1
Impressive, showy brilliance.
"The dazzle of the fireworks display drew gasps from the crowd."
How to use dazzle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo overwhelm someone visually or impress them so much they're momentarily stunned.
Common pairings
dazzle the crowd
sheer dazzle
dazzling smile
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Word forms
- Plural
- dazzles
- Third person singular
- dazzles
- Past tense
- dazzled
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Etymology
Formed from "daze" plus the "-le" ending that often signals a repeated or intensified action, as in "sparkle" or "twinkle."
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Rhymes for dazzle
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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.
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