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 …—
Truman Capote
Truman Capote
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
The love planet will eventually debut in Leo, dazzling your social sector while increasing your desire for admiration.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
Editor’s note: Republished from the July 12, 1995, Star-Telegram
The 66th All-Star Game dazzled an enthusiastic sellout crowd of dignitaries and die-hard baseball fans at The Ballpark in Arlington last night, while drenching the city in international limelight for the first time in its history.
—John Moritz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024
They’re packed with chemical compounds that, when ignited, release energy in the form of dazzling colors.
—Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2024
More:One year of Sphere: dazzling illuminations, audio, livestream 'push boundaries'
Justin Timberlake stages a fiesta of hits
Any tour behind a new album is going to be stocked with songs fans might not love yet, but Timberlake sprinkled enough hits to sate the faithful throughout the show.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
Editor’s note: Republished from the July 12, 1995, Star-Telegram
The 66th All-Star Game dazzled an enthusiastic sellout crowd of dignitaries and die-hard baseball fans at The Ballpark in Arlington last night, while drenching the city in international limelight for the first time in its history.
—John Moritz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024
They’re packed with chemical compounds that, when ignited, release energy in the form of dazzling colors.
—Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2024
More:One year of Sphere: dazzling illuminations, audio, livestream 'push boundaries'
Justin Timberlake stages a fiesta of hits
Any tour behind a new album is going to be stocked with songs fans might not love yet, but Timberlake sprinkled enough hits to sate the faithful throughout the show.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzle. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.
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