First Known Use: 15th century
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dazzle
verb daz·zle \ˈda-zəl\
of a bright light : to cause (someone) to be unable to see for a short time
: to greatly impress or surprise (someone) by being very attractive or exciting
daz·zleddaz·zling \-z(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of DAZZLE
intransitive verb
1
: to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
2
a : to shine brilliantly b : to arouse admiration by an impressive display
transitive verb
1
: to overpower with light
2
: to impress deeply, overpower, or confound with brilliance <dazzled us with her wit>
— dazzle noun
— daz·zler \-z(ə-)lər\ noun
— daz·zling·ly \-z(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of DAZZLE
frequentative of daze
DAZZLING Defined for Kids
dazzle
verb daz·zle \ˈda-zəl\
daz·zleddaz·zling
Definition of DAZZLE for Kids
1
: to overpower with too much light <The desert sunlight dazzled us.>
2
: to confuse, surprise, or delight by being or doing something special and unusual <The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.>
— daz·zling·ly \ˈdaz-ling-lē\ adverb
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