daz·zle

[daz-uhl] verb, daz·zled, daz·zling, noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to overpower or dim the vision of by intense light: He was dazzled by the sudden sunlight.
2.
to impress deeply; astonish with delight: The glorious palace dazzled him.
verb (used without object)
3.
to shine or reflect brilliantly: gems dazzling in the sunlight.
4.
to be overpowered by light: Her eyes dazzled in the glare.
5.
to excite admiration by brilliance: Once one is accustomed to such splendor, it no longer dazzles.
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noun
6.
an act or instance of dazzling: the dazzle of the spotlights.
7.
something that dazzles.

Origin:
1475–85; daze + -le

daz·zler, noun
daz·zling·ly, adverb
out·daz·zle, verb (used with object), out·daz·zled, out·daz·zling.
o·ver·daz·zle, verb, o·ver·daz·zled, o·ver·daz·zling.
un·daz·zled, adjective
un·daz·zling, adjective


2. awe, overwhelm, overpower, stupefy.
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dazzle (ˈdæzəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (usually tr) to blind or be blinded partially and temporarily by sudden excessive light
2.  to amaze, as with brilliance: she was dazzled by his wit; she dazzles in this film
 
n
3.  bright light that dazzles
4.  bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etc: the dazzle of fame
 
[C15: from daze]
 
'dazzler
 
n

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Word Origin & History

dazzle
late 15c., frequentative of M.E. dasen (see daze). Originally intrans.; the trans. sense is from 1530s.
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Example sentences
It contained much that was well worth reading, little to dazzle or startle the
  world.
The offerings range from fish tacos to dishes that dazzle.
Originally these pictures were not well received, but now they dazzle us with
  their precision and visual poetry.
He'll dazzle you and be a blur of motion but accomplish nothing.
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