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.
Recent Examples on the Web
At the premiere of The Pickup in L.A., Keke Palmer dazzled in a vintage Versace gown with sparkling embellishments and sheer cutouts.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 28 July 2025
His dynamic athleticism would likely have dazzled in Vegas, but fans must wait for his debut when Brooklyn tips off its preseason schedule this fall.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Most have been designed to dazzle, not to collaborate.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Meanwhile, Scheffler’s playing partner Haotong Li had dazzled throughout and boasted pedigree for late rampages at the tournament, having closed with a blistering 63 at Royal Birkdale in 2017.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 28 July 2025
His dynamic athleticism would likely have dazzled in Vegas, but fans must wait for his debut when Brooklyn tips off its preseason schedule this fall.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Most have been designed to dazzle, not to collaborate.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Meanwhile, Scheffler’s playing partner Haotong Li had dazzled throughout and boasted pedigree for late rampages at the tournament, having closed with a blistering 63 at Royal Birkdale in 2017.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dazzle
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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