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Definition of dazzler

dazzler

/ˈdæz.lɚ/
daz · zler
Adverb:dazzlingly
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Plural:dazzlers
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Adjective:dazzling
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dazzler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or thing that is strikingly impressive, brilliant, or attractive.

Example

"The lead actress's performance in the opening musical number was an absolute dazzler."

2

A non-lethal directed-energy device that uses intense light or a laser to temporarily disorient, blind, or disrupt a person or optical sensor.

Example

"Security personnel used an optical dazzler to disorient the unauthorized drone's camera system."

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• Nearby Words

daze
dazedly
dazzle
dazzler
dazzling
dazzlingly
de

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'dazzle' plus the agent suffix '-er'; 'dazzle' itself is a frequentative form of 'daze', ultimately from Old Norse *dasask ('to become weary or dazed').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dazzler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dazzler
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