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- [daz-uh l]
- /ˈdæz əl/
- /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [daz-uh l]
- /ˈdæz əl/
Definitions of dazzling word
- adjective dazzling Something that is dazzling is very impressive or beautiful. 3
- adjective dazzling A dazzling light is very bright and makes you unable to see properly for a short time. 3
- adjective dazzling so bright as to blind someone temporarily 3
- adjective dazzling extremely clever, attractive, or impressive; brilliant; amazing 3
- verb with object dazzling to overpower or dim the vision of by intense light: He was dazzled by the sudden sunlight. 1
- verb with object dazzling to impress deeply; astonish with delight: The glorious palace dazzled him. 1
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Origin of dazzling
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; daze + -le
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Parts of speech for Dazzling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dazzling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dazzling
adj dazzling
- sensational — producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.
- splendid — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- sparkling — to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
adjective dazzling
- amazing — You say that something is amazing when it is very surprising and makes you feel pleasure, approval, or wonder.
- astounding — If something is astounding, you are shocked or amazed that it could exist or happen.
- incredible — so extraordinary as to seem impossible: incredible speed.
- alluring — Someone or something that is alluring is very attractive.
- glittery — glittering; sparkling.
Antonyms for dazzling
adj dazzling
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- typical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
adjective dazzling
- unimpressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
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