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adj

dazzling

DAZ-l-ihng
adj
1
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."
2
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.

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