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.
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Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams, who dazzled at times, had four touchdowns and five interceptions in two playoff games.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Even in the depths of winter, nature dazzles with bulbs that can be coaxed into bloom indoors.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Robbie plays her as someone dazzled by the consequences of her own desires.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Another zinger beginning with a c-word is choreography – the show’s breathtaking dance narrative driven by dazzling displays of ballet, tap, jazz, back flips and gymnastics forged, as if by magic, by Peter Darling and his team.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Even in the depths of winter, nature dazzles with bulbs that can be coaxed into bloom indoors.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Robbie plays her as someone dazzled by the consequences of her own desires.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Another zinger beginning with a c-word is choreography – the show’s breathtaking dance narrative driven by dazzling displays of ballet, tap, jazz, back flips and gymnastics forged, as if by magic, by Peter Darling and his team.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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