adj Uncommon

dazzling

DAZ-l-ihng

Dazzling (adj) means So bright that it temporarily blinds or overwhelms the eyes. Example: “The sunlight off the snow was almost dazzling.”

adj

So bright that it temporarily blinds or overwhelms the eyes.

"The sunlight off the snow was almost dazzling."

"A dazzling flash lit up the whole sky."

Extremely impressive or brilliant in skill, beauty, or display.

"She gave a dazzling performance in the final act."

"His dazzling footwork left the defenders behind."

How to use dazzling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExtremely bright, or so impressive it takes your breath away.

Common pairings

dazzling smile dazzling display dazzling performance

Word forms

more dazzling comparative, dazzlings plural, most dazzling superlative

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Etymology

From dazzle plus the ending -ing, describing something that dazzles.

Frequently asked questions

What does “dazzling” mean?

The word “dazzling” means so bright that it temporarily blinds or overwhelms the eyes. In plain terms, extremely bright, or so impressive it takes your breath away.

How do you pronounce “dazzling”?

“Dazzling” is pronounced DAZ-l-ihng (/ˈdæz.l̩.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dazzling” in a sentence?

Here is “dazzling” used in a sentence: “The sunlight off the snow was almost dazzling.”

What part of speech is “dazzling”?

“Dazzling” is an adjective.

Is “dazzling” a common word?

“Dazzling” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “dazzling” have?

“Dazzling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so bright that it temporarily blinds or overwhelms the eyes.