dazzle
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈdæzl//
KK: /ˈdæzl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To shine brightly or to cause someone to be unable to see clearly because of a bright light. It can also mean to impress someone greatly with beauty or skill.
Example
The fireworks dazzled the crowd with their brilliant colors and patterns.
Tense Forms
Past: dazzled
Past Participle: dazzled
Conversation
Did you see the fireworks last night?
Yes! They really dazzle in the sky.
I know, right? It felt like magic!
Totally! I could watch them for hours.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shine
sparkle
glimmer
Antonyms
fade
dull
dim
noun
Definition
The act of impressing someone greatly or causing them to be unable to see clearly because of bright light.
Example
The magician's performance was a dazzle that left the audience in awe.
Conversation
Did you see that magician last night?
Yeah, his tricks were so impressive; they really had a dazzle to them!
I know, right? The way he made things disappear was just pure dazzle.
transitive verb
Definition
To impress someone greatly or to blind someone temporarily with bright light.
Example
The fireworks dazzled the crowd with their brilliant colors and patterns.
Tense Forms
Past: dazzled
Past Participle: dazzled
Conversation
Did you see that magician last night?
Yeah, he really knows how to dazzle the audience!
I was amazed by his tricks; they were so impressive.
Root Explanation
Dazzle → The word 'dazzle' originates from Middle English 'dasen', meaning to stun or daze. It is believed to be of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Old Norse 'dasa', meaning to become dazed or confused. The word describes the effect of bright light that stuns or overwhelms the senses.
Memory Tip
Imagine bright light that makes you feel stunned or confused — that's what 'dazzle' means.
Visually Confused Words
adazzle
undazzle
bedazzle
undazzled
outdazzle
daze
dale