dazzling

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adjective

daz·​zling ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ 
Synonyms of dazzling
: brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive
dazzling lights
a dazzling display of talent
a dazzling achievement/performance
a dazzling smile
dazzlingly
ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ-lē 
adverb
a dazzlingly beautiful display

dazzling

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present participle of dazzle

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Examples of dazzling in a Sentence

Adjective the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers
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Two New York City icons shone a dazzling pink last night in honor of another icon, the great Dolly Parton, who died yesterday following a brief battle with cancer. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Queen Elizabeth owned a dazzling 158-carat brooch cut from the world’s largest diamond. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Most recently, Parton gave a dazzling performance during half-time of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game. — Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 William Morris, the Arts & Crafts head honcho, had imagined a socialist utopia where his dazzling wallpapers meant that everyone could access nature and beauty, anywhere, any time. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dazzling

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1581, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dazzling was in 1581

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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzling. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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