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Definition of dazzling

dazzling

/ˈdæz.lɪŋ/
daz · zling
Adverb:dazzlingly
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dazzling Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Extremely impressive, beautiful, or skillful.

Example

"The young violinist gave a dazzling performance that brought the audience to its feet."

2

Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily.

Example

"We stepped out of the dark theater into the dazzling afternoon sunlight."

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• Rhymes for dazzling

• Nearby Words

dazedly
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dazzler
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'dazzle', a late 15th-century frequentative formation of 'daze', which comes from Old Norse *dasa* ('to become weary or stunned').

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