bedazzle

be·daz·zle

B b

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bih-daz-uh l]
- /bɪˈdæz əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bih-daz-uh l]
- /bɪˈdæz əl/

Definitions of bedazzle word

verb bedazzle to dazzle or confuse, as with brilliance 3
verb transitive bedazzle to dazzle thoroughly; bewilder; confuse 3
verb with object bedazzle to impress forcefully, especially so as to make oblivious to faults or shortcomings: Audiences were bedazzled by her charm. 1
verb with object bedazzle to dazzle so as to blind or confuse: The glare of the headlights bedazzled him. 1
noun bedazzle Greatly impress (someone) with brilliance or skill. 1
transitive verb bedazzle amaze, enchant 1

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Origin of bedazzle

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; be- + dazzle

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Parts of speech for Bedazzle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Bedazzle

bedazzle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for bedazzle

verb bedazzle

blind — Someone who is blind is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.
dazzle — If someone or something dazzles you, you are extremely impressed by their skill, qualities, or beauty.
dumbfound — to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
bewilder — If something bewilders you, it is so confusing or difficult that you cannot understand it.
overwhelm — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.

All 11 Synonyms of bedazzle

Antonyms for bedazzle

verb bedazzle

bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
clear up — When you clear up or clear a place up, you tidy things and put them away.

All 2 Antonyms of bedazzle

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Parts of speech for Bedazzle

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Synonyms for bedazzle

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Antonyms for bedazzle

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