Dazzling
/ˈdæz.lɪŋ/
A word describing something that shines brightly or is impressively attractive.
Examples
- He dazzles the audience with his charisma.
- The designer's dazzling collection won the award.
- She was dazzled by the dazzling performance.
- The dazzling fireworks lit up the night sky.
- Her dazzling smile won everyone's hearts.
Meanings
derived from Old French daziller, related to dazzle, originally meaning to blind with light.
Examples
- The dazzling fireworks lit up the night sky.
- She was dazzled by the dazzling performance.
- The designer's dazzling collection won the award.
- He dazzles the audience with his charisma.
- The dazzling lights were blinding.
the sense shifted from literal brightness to figurative brilliance, describing excellence.
Examples
- Her dazzling smile won everyone's hearts.
- The team's dazzling victory was celebrated.
- He dazzles with his talent on stage.
- The dazzling architecture attracted tourists.
- I was dazzled by the sheer creativity of the project.