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bedazzling

be·daz·zle
B b

Transcription

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

Definitions of bedazzling word

  • verb with object bedazzling to impress forcefully, especially so as to make oblivious to faults or shortcomings: Audiences were bedazzled by her charm. 1
  • verb with object bedazzling to dazzle so as to blind or confuse: The glare of the headlights bedazzled him. 1
  • noun bedazzling Present participle of bedazzle. 1

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Origin of bedazzling

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 Bedazzling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bedazzling 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.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bedazzling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for bedazzling

adjective bedazzling

  • blinding — A blinding light is extremely bright.

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